Bruno's mother from the boy in the striped pajamas

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Bruno's mother from the boy in the striped pajamas

Some people like the character of Bruno’s mother, others really do NOT like her, and some of you aren’t paying very much attention to her. Early in chapter 5, Bruno has a flashback from the days leading up to the family’s departure from Berlin. Explain the details of the flashback, briefly, while also explaining whether or not the flashback affects your opinion of Bruno’s mother.

Asked by Jacqui S #1001240 on 4/7/2020 6:45 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/7/2020 8:45 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 4/7/2020 8:45 PM

The tension of being a woman without much power to control one's own life arises in Chapter Five with the character of Mother. Unaware that Maria can hear her, she speaks badly about her husband's ambition at the price of his family's comfort. When she realizes that Maria has overheard her, she stutters and tries to explain herself, clearly embarrassed that she has been caught criticizing her husband's decision. Just like so many women during times of war throughout history, Mother is swept up in events that are out of her control and does not feel she has a voice to defend herself or her family. I feel for mother to a certain extent but finf her rather an emotionally aloof person.

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