Chapter 2 The New House

1) Using quotes, how is the new house described?
His new house is described as the ''exact opposite if their old home.'' The new house ''Stood all on its own empty, desolate place and there were no other houses anywhere to be seen, which meant there would be no other families around and no other boys to play with neither friends nor trouble.'' The new house was smaller than there old one only 3 stories and there isn't much to do there.

2) How does it compare to the house in Berlin? How is this an example of juxtaposition?
The house in Berlin was much bigger this one was only 3 stories, there was also no much to do at the new house whereas in the old house he lived there for 9 years and could still find new ''Nooks and crannies'' to explore. This is an example of juxtaposition as the new house is the complete opposite of the new house.

3) How is Bruno's reaction and discussion of the new house taken by the other characters? What is ironic about the way people treat Bruno's comments regarding the new house?
The other characters don't really show a opinion of the new house as Maria is asked by Bruno what she thinks about the house but just says it is for his fathers work. This shows she will do what she is told and won't complain about it. It is ironic as he has servants cleaning up after him, a massive 3 story house and still doesn't appreciate what he has. He doesn't look at the big picture but at the little things like having a banister to slide down. (Like at the old house)

4) Do you feel empathetic towards Bruno's new home? Why/why not?
Yes I do feel empathetic towards Bruno's new home as there is no school there for him to go to, no other kids for him to play with and his whole ''backyard is out of bounds.'' There is nothing for him to do there, he doesn't know why he has moved and there is the constant smell of burning bodies when they step outside.