The lessons Herr Liszt provided to Bruno and Gretel sought to impart a problematic narrative about how history had victimized Germany. Herr Liszt insisted that the only subjects worth studying were
history and geography
.
What does Herr Liszt plan to focus on in Bruno’s studies?
What does Herr Liszt plan to focus on in Bruno’s studies?
His history or heritage
.
What does Herr Liszt want to teach Bruno about?
What is the only subject Liszt wanted Bruno to learn? … Liszt focuses on history and geography, neither of which is very interesting to Bruno, but the tutor insists that he learn about
“The Fatherland
.” He wanted him to get his head out of storybooks and into real history.
Which specific people did Bruno learn about from Herr Liszt?
Herr Liszt often gave Bruno books to read and believed that
Jews are evil
. He believed that adventure storybooks were evil, and Bruno shouldn’t read them. He had him read about history and explorers instead.
What did Bruno prefer to learn in school in the boy in the striped pajamas?
“All he wants us to do is
study history and geography
…. And I’m starting to hate history and geography.” (pg 143).
What subject was Herr Liszt mainly interested in teaching?
What Subject Is Herr Liszt Mainly Interested In Teaching? Why?
History And Geography
. Both Topics Are Important To Nazi Solideirs.
What did Bruno and Herr Liszt disagree on?
Bruno also felt disappointed that the
new tutor refused to teach art and literature
. Herr Liszt insisted that stories were useless and vowed to focus solely on history and geography. He believed the children should know the history of “the Fatherland” and “the great wrongs” that had been done to the German people.
Who does Bruno miss the most?
Though Bruno misses his three best friends very much, the two people he misses the most from Berlin are
Grandmother and Grandfather
. Bruno’s grandparents live in a small flat “near the fruit and vegetable stalls,” and his Grandfather, who is 73, runs a restaurant.
What happened to father after Bruno’s disappearance?
Expert Answers
After Bruno disappears, his father,
the Commandant of Out-With (Auschwitz)
, commands his men to search for him, but they cannot find him. Bruno’s mother and sister Gretel return to Berlin, thinking Brumo might have gone back there.
What aspects of his life at out-with was Bruno happy with?
Bruno is happier about his life at Out-With because his parents seem more cheerful,
Lieutenant Kotler was transferred
, and Shmuel is his friend.
Why was Herr Liszt happy with Gretel?
Why is Herr Liszt happy with Gretel?
They will be moving back to Berlin
. What does Father tell Bruno and Gretel when he has them come into his office? The family will move.
Why do you think Herr Liszt wants to change Bruno?
Herr Liszt chastises Bruno for not knowing much about his country’s history, and all the “great wrongs” that have been done to him and the Fatherland. Bruno, confused, thinks this means
he will finally understand why he was moved away from Berlin against his will
.
What was banned for Bruno at out with?
What was banned for Bruno at “Out-With?” He
saw a dot in the distance
.
Who is the blonde woman that accompanies the fury to Brunos house?
The Fury is short, has short, dark hair, and a tiny mustache. He is accompanied by a beautiful blond woman named
Eva Braun
. Bruno’s father salutes the Fury when he arrives. The Fury sits at the head of the table without asking and acts rather like an imperious king all evening.
What were Bruno’s tutor’s favorite subjects?
What were Bruno’s tutors favorite subjects? Bruno likes to
study arts and reading
. Bruno’s tutor wants him to study history and social science.
Why does mother ask Bruno not to say hate?
Bruno claims that his father is one of the good soldiers. … He is a german soldier in the concentration camp. Why does Mother ask Bruno not to use the word “hate”?
Its disrespectful to his country.
