Podcast Beta
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Bruno wondered if he could ask for a favour from ____________
Lieutenant Kotler
The spare tyre belonging to Sergeant Hoffschneider is carried around his ____________
waist
Gretel found it amusing when Lieutenant Kotler joked about the spare tyre, making her ________
laugh
Bruno asked if Sergeant Hoffschneider is currently using his spare tyre, to which Lieutenant Kotler replied that he's very attached to it, implying he ________
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Bruno got irritated at Gretel for teasing him and called her out for pretending to be older, stating that she's only ________
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Gretel corrected Bruno, saying she's nearly ________ and will be a teenager soon
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______ came every afternoon to help peel the vegetables in the kitchen for dinner before putting his white jacket on and serving at the table - heading towards the house, and this seemed to make his mind up.'Hey, you!' he shouted, then adding a word that Bruno did not understand.'Come over here, you—' He said the word again, and something about the harsh sound of it made Bruno look away and feel ashamed to be part of this at all.(page 76) ______ came towards them and Kotler spoke to him insolently, despite the fact that he was young enough to be his grandson.'Take this little man to the storage shed at the back of the main house.Lined up along a side wall are some old tyres.He will select one and you are to carry it wherever he asks you to, is that understood?' ______ held his cap before him in his hands and nodded, which made his head bow even lower than it already was.'Yes, sir,' he said in a quiet voice, so quiet that he may not even have said it at all.'And afterwards, when you return to the kitchen, make sure you wash your hands before touching any of the food, you filthy—' Lieutenant Kotler repeated the word he had used twice already and he spat a little as he spoke.Bruno glanced across at Gretel, who had been staring adoringly at the sunlight bouncing off Lieutenant Kotler's hair but now, like her brother, looked a little uncomfortable.
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Pavel held his cap before him in his hands and nodded, which made his head bow even lower than it already was.'Yes, sir,' he said in a quiet voice, so quiet that he may not even have said it at all.'And afterwards, when you return to the kitchen, make sure you wash your hands before touching any of the food, you filthy—' Lieutenant Kotler repeated the word he had used twice already and he spat a little as he spoke.Bruno glanced across at Gretel, who had been staring adoringly at the sunlight bouncing off Lieutenant Kotler's hair but now, like her brother, looked a little uncomfortable.
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Pavel came towards them and Kotler spoke to him insolently, despite the fact that he was young enough to be his grandson.'Take this little __________ to the storage shed at the back of the main house.Lined up along a side wall are some old tyres.He will select one and you are to carry it wherever he asks you to, is that understood?'
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Bruno glanced across at Gretel, who had been staring adoringly at the sunlight bouncing off Lieutenant Kotler's hair but now, like her brother, looked a little __________.
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Pavel held his cap before him in his hands and nodded, which made his head bow even lower than it already was.'Yes, sir,' he said in a quiet ______, so quiet that he may not even have said it at all.'And afterwards, when you return to the kitchen, make sure you wash your hands before touching any of the food, you filthy—' Lieutenant Kotler repeated the word he had used twice already and he spat a little as he spoke.
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Pavel held his cap before him in his hands and nodded, which made his head bow even lower than it already was.'Yes, sir,' he said in a quiet __________, so quiet that he may not even have said it at all.
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Bruno had seen Lieutenant Kotler on many occasions since - he came in and out of the house as if he owned the place and Father's office was clearly not out of bounds to him at all - but they hadn't spoken very often. Bruno wasn't entirely sure why, but he knew that he didn't like ______
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Bruno felt a cold atmosphere around Lieutenant Kotler that made him want to put a jumper on. Still, there was no one else to ask so he marched over with as much confidence as he could muster to say hello. On most days the young lieutenant looked very smart, striding around in a uniform that appeared to have been ironed while he was wearing it. His black boots always sparkled with polish and his yellow-blond hair was parted at the side and held perfectly in place with something that made all the comb marks stand out in it, like a field that had just been tilled. Also he wore so much cologne that you could smell him coming from quite a distance. Bruno had learned not to stand downwind of ______ or he would risk fainting away.
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On this particular day, however, since it was a Saturday morning and was so sunny, Lieutenant Kotler was not so perfectly groomed. Instead he was wearing a white vest over his trousers and his hair flopped down over his forehead in exhaustion. His arms were surprisingly tanned and he had the kind of muscles that Bruno wished he had himself. He looked so much younger today that Bruno was surprised; in fact he reminded him of the big boys at school, the ones he always steered clear of. On this particular day, however, since it was a Saturday morning and was so sunny, he was not so perfectly groomed. Instead he was wearing a white vest over his trousers and his hair flopped down over his forehead in exhaustion. His arms were surprisingly tanned and he had the kind of muscles that Bruno wished he had himself. He looked so much younger today that Bruno was surprised; in fact he reminded him of the big boys at school, the ones he always steered clear of. The young lieutenant described in this paragraph is ______
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Bruno had seen ______ on many occasions since - he came in and out of the house as if he owned the place and Father's office was clearly not out of bounds to him at all - but they hadn't spoken very often. Bruno wasn't entirely sure why, but he knew that he didn't like Lieutenant Kotler. There was an atmosphere around him that made Bruno feel very cold and want to put a jumper on. Still, there was no one else to ask so he marched over with as much confidence as he could muster to say hello.
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Bruno had seen Lieutenant Kotler on many occasions since - he came in and out of the house as if he owned the place and Father's office was clearly not out of bounds to him at all - but they hadn't spoken very often. Bruno wasn't entirely sure why, but he knew that he didn't like Lieutenant Kotler. There was an atmosphere around him that made Bruno feel very cold and want to put a jumper on. Still, there was no one else to ask so he marched over with as much confidence as he could muster to say hello. On most days the young lieutenant looked very smart, striding around in a uniform that appeared to have been ironed while he was wearing it. His black boots always sparkled with polish and his yellow-blond hair was parted at the side and held perfectly in place with something that made all the comb marks stand out in it, like a field that had just been tilled. Also he wore so much cologne that you could smell him coming from quite a distance. Bruno had learned not to stand downwind of him or he would risk fainting away. The young lieutenant described in this paragraph is ______
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Bruno had seen Lieutenant Kotler on many occasions since - he came in and out of the house as if he owned the place and Father's office was clearly not out of bounds to him at all - but they hadn't spoken very often. Bruno wasn't entirely sure why, but he knew that he didn't like Lieutenant Kotler. There was an atmosphere around him that made Bruno feel very cold and want to put a jumper on. Still, there was no one else to ask so he marched over with as much confidence as he could muster to say hello. On most days the young lieutenant looked very smart, striding around in a uniform that appeared to have been ironed while he was wearing it. His black boots always sparkled with polish and his yellow-blond hair was parted at the side and held perfectly in place with something that made all the comb marks stand out in it, like a field that had just been tilled. Also he wore so much cologne that you could smell him coming from quite a distance. Bruno had learned not to stand downwind of him or he would risk fainting away. On this particular day, however, since it was a Saturday morning and was so sunny, he was not so perfectly groomed. Instead he was wearing a white vest over his trousers and his hair flopped down over his forehead in exhaustion. His arms were surprisingly tanned and he had the kind of muscles that Bruno wished he had himself. He looked so much younger today that Bruno was surprised; in fact he reminded him of the big boys at school, the ones he always steered clear of. The young lieutenant described in this paragraph is ______
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Study Notes
Character Dynamics
- Bruno contemplates asking for a favor from a character, highlighting his feelings of hesitation.
- The spare tire symbolizes a sense of identity and belonging, belonging to Sergeant Hoffschneider.
- Lieutenant Kotler's joke about the spare tire amuses Gretel, indicating her playful nature.
Interpersonal Conflict
- Bruno expresses irritation towards Gretel, criticizing her for pretending to be older than her age.
- Gretel asserts her maturity by stating she is nearly a teenager, demonstrating sibling rivalry and tension.
Hierarchical Interactions
- Pavel is introduced as a subordinate, tasked with peeling vegetables, showcasing a servitude dynamic.
- Lieutenant Kotler treats Pavel disrespectfully, emphasizing the power imbalance and lack of empathy.
Discomfort and Fear
- Bruno observes an unsettling atmosphere around Lieutenant Kotler, leading him to feel uncomfortable and ashamed.
- The repetition of derogatory language by Kotler further highlights the cruelty and harshness of the situation.
Description of Lieutenant Kotler
- Kotler is depicted as always impeccably dressed, with well-groomed hair and polished boots, suggesting his pride in appearance and authority.
- On a specific day, Kotler appears less groomed, wearing a simple vest, and reveals a younger, more vulnerable side, contrasting his usual commanding presence.
Emotional Reaction
- Bruno reacts negatively to Lieutenant Kotler's presence, feeling cold and needing a jumper, indicating his discomfort with Kotler's demeanor.
Themes of Innocence and Authority
- Bruno's awe of Kotler's physicality and grooming contrasts with his unease, capturing the duality of being impressed yet frightened by authority.
- The interactions highlight themes of innocence being challenged by harsh realities and power dynamics in their environment.
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Test your knowledge of the dialogue from 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' with this quiz. See how well you remember the conversations between the characters in the book.
