Chapter 10 The Dot That Became A Speck That Became A Blob That Became A Boy

1) (105) What does the progression of 'dot' to 'boy' tell us about the role of exploring and meeting the people in the camp? 
It represents the understanding Bruno starts to gather. At first he has no idea who the people are. He thought they were farmers but they found out they were all Jews. He then discovers that the soldiers are in charge of all the people in pyjama's and are respected by them. This represents that the Germans don't see Jews as people and don't care what is happening to them and the consequences that could occur. 


2) What does this represent about how other Germans view the Jews?
It represents that the Germans don't see Jews as people and don't care what is happening to them and the consequences that could occur. It also shows that German's think Jews should be isolated.


3) (109) What effect does the boys both having the same birthday have?
Bruno see's it as another thing they have in common with each other and tries to prove to the boy that they have a lot in common to try and make a friend. It also gives an affect of juxtaposition as they are both the exact same age but live completely different lives because of their different religions and beliefs.


4) (113-4) What do Bruno and Shmuel 'argue' about? What does Bruno decide to stop the argument?
They argue that Poland isn't a very nice place. Bruno says this because he doesn't like the house he is living in and compares it to the house in Berlin which he liked much more. Shmuel tries to explain to Bruno that it is a nice place from the part of Poland he comes from. Bruno stops the argument because he didn't want to fight with his new friend.


5) (115) What does Bruno's last question reveal to Shmuel? What do you think Shmuel thinks of Bruno because of asking this question?
Bruno asks Shmuel why there are so many people on that side of the fence and what they are all doing there. Shmuel would be thinking that Bruno lives a completely different life to him as he is so clueless of what is happening there and what the soldiers are doing to them.