Chapter 10 Question - TBITSP

• (105) What does the progression of 'dot' to 'boy' tell us about the role of exploring and meeting the people in the camp? What does this represent about how other Germans view the Jews? The reason for the 'dot' to 'boy' shows the insignificance of the people within the concentration camp in the beginning of the book. When Bruno first discovers the concentration camp, the people are referred to as a group, and when he meets Shumel he gets a more one on one confrontation with him. This also shows the ignorance of the Germans and how they view the Jews as insignificant 'dots' as opposed to Brunos view of them as people and him viewing Shumel as a boy.
• (109) What effect does the boys both having the same birthday have? There is juxtaposition between the Germans and the Jews, and by having the same birthday it allows more exacting juxtaposition and allows a more 'true' contrast. Bruno and Shumel have the same birthday and they have to very different sides of the holocaust. It shows the difference in lifestyle of the two groups in the holocaust.
• (113-4) What do Bruno and Shmuel 'argue' about? What does Bruno decide to stop the argument? Bruno and Shmuel argue about which of their home towns is nicer to live in, in Bruno's case Berlin and Shmuel's case Poland. Bruno wants to stop the argument because he doesn't want to fight and argue with his new friend and instead changes the subject to exploration.
• (115) What does Bruno's last question reveal to Shmuel? What do you think Shmuel thinks of Bruno because of asking this question? Bruno's last question is that he understands that they are different in the way they dress but where do they come from and why are they on the opposing sides of the fence. Shmuel thinks that Bruno is ignorant and not very intelligent because he can't comprehend what is going on and what his 'kind' is doing to him.

Chapter 9 Questions - TBITSP

• How is Lt Kotler portrayed? Why is he portrayed this way? (remember that 'how' is asking about literary techniques) Lt Kotler is now portrayed in a very different way to the other chapters. He acts similar to Bruno's original thoughts of what he is like which is seen in the quote 'strode around in his black boots as if there was no one in the whole world of any more importance than him'. This similar also shows the ignorance and arrogance of Lt Kotler as a character.
• What is Herr Liszt going to 'change' for Bruno? Herr Liszt is going to change the way that Bruno sees the world around him and rather than Bruno having a fiction sence of things he wants him to have a more literal sense of the world around him by teaching him about Germany and History of it.
• What connection does Bruno make between the people in the camp and the people that come and visit his house all the time? Bruno realises that they are wearing the same pyjamas as some of the families slaves such as Pavel. He also notices that his father treats the two groups of people (i.e. the soldiers and the 'farmers') very differently. He treats the soldiers very formally and always invites them in as opposed to the 'farmers' who he treats poorly and with disrespect.
• What some of the things that Bruno begins to take notice of regarding the relationship between the soldiers and the people in 'pyjamas'? Bruno begins to notice a very peculiar fact about the soldiers and how they act towards them. They seem to be in charge of all the people in pyjamas because they are leading them around and yelling at them. They are also very mean to them and treat them like scum.

Chapter 7 Questions - TBITSP

1. How is the mother's defence of Herr Roller entirely ironic? It is ironic that Bruno's mother's defense of Herr Roller because of one main reason which is the whole foundation of the Holocaust. Her defence is that you shouldn't laugh and mock people that have been affected by war and it is ironic that she is part of the family that is killing thousands of jews.
2. What role does Kotler represent historically in the novel? (think beyond being a soldier) Kotler within the novel represents the whole idea behind the holocaust and the thinking of a typical German during the holocaust. His thinking is that Jews are slaves and beneath him as seen through the way he talks to Pavel ( a very arrogant and disgusting manor) and that he says a word that Bruno doesn't understand. 
3. What character is Kotler juxtaposed with in this chapter? What effect does it have on understanding each of these characters? Kotler within the chapter is juxtaposed with Pavel. Kotler is juxtaposed with Pavel as Kotler is a Nazi soldier and Pavel is a Jew. This is seen through the two different sides to the holocaust experience, as well as how the 'lucky' jews were treated by the Nazi Germans. This helps us to further understand how the two reacted with one another and how there is the unbalance of power. 
4. How would you compare the interaction Bruno has with Pavel to all the other interactions Bruno has had with adults? Bruno's reaction to Pavel as opposed to other adults is both similar and different. He tries to treat him with respect, as his mother has taught him, as well being a bit hesitant of what to say to him. However, after Bruno's accident with the tyre he begins to see Pavel as a very nice man and seems to look at listen to Pavel with a lot more focus and more compassionate as opposed to other characters such as his father.
5. Why is juxtaposition a key technique employed in Holocaust texts? How has it been used in The Boy in the Striped PJ's? Juxtaposition is a key technique employed in Holocaust texts because of the two different groups within the Holocaust, the jews and the nazis. By comparing the two we see the differences and the subtle information that would not normally be picked up in an individual description of the two. It also shows the ignorance of the Nazis and the innocence of the Jews which is portrayed in the book through not just the Nazis and Jews but in other instances such as Bruno and Gretel, Mother and Father, Bruno and Shamuel, Kotler and Pavel. This is used within the book to add more detail and more information to each character so we obtain a greater feeling about their point of view of the whole Holocaust situation.
    

Chapter 6 Questions - TBITSP

• On pg 60 Bruno reveals a radical shift in his perspective and understanding of Maria. What is this radical shift? What does this show is developing in Bruno? The radical shift in Bruno's perspective of Maria is developed by a main idea, him realising that she is a human. The first of the two ideas is that Bruno realises that Maria is just like him, a person with feelings and thoughts. This makes Bruno be more sensitive to Maria and not treat her poorly just because she works for him and his family. He also realises that she must miss the old house in Berlin as much as he did as well as missing friends and the garden.

• Compare how Bruno and Gretel treat Maria. Bruno treats Maria very well in comparison to Gretel who treats her is a very negative way. Bruno thinks of Maria as a person and treats her accordingly with nice talk and being polite to her. This is because Bruno realises that she isn't just there maid and that she has feelings as well. Gretel however, treats her very poorly and talks to her rudely because she sees her as a petty maid that is her slave. She also is very rude to her and is rarely polite.
• (pg 65) What is Maria's advice to Bruno about 'keeping safe'? Why do you think that she gives this advice? Do you think that it is good or bad advice? Maria gives some advice to Bruno to 'keep safe' by telling him to 'Just keep quite about it, Bruno. Don't you know how much trouble you could cause'. This shows that Maria wants the best for Bruno and that she wants him to be safe as seen through the fact that she, who is meant to be there 'slave', is giving him advice. I think that it is good advice for Bruno because it shows that he needs to be good and it is a good foundation for principals about respecting elders and there decisions.
• (65-6) What is Bruno's reaction to his new thoughts/feelings? Why do you think that he reacts this way? He is shocked to find out Maria's opinion of father because it is such a positive opinion of him and he is so rude to her. Maria is so thankful for all that Bruno's father has done, such as give her a job and pay for her mothers medical expenses and funeral, and feels that she must be compassionate towards him and is thankful for all he does. Bruno is shocked at this because the only memories that he had of his father and Maria's interaction has always been negative and reacts accordingly, stunned.

Holocaust Poetry #2

1. How is imagery used in this poem?

Imagery is used within this poem in several ways that describe the lifestyle of the Jews when they were taken by the Nazis. Imagery such 'filled there little bellies, not with bread but bullets' shows the discrimination but also the innocence of the Jews seen through the first phase 'filled there little bellies'. Not only is there imagery about the abduction of the Jews but there is the post-death experience of them where they are killed and sent to float the 'rivers' back to there homeland.

1. Discuss the effect of the simile in this poem.

The simile within the poem 'flipping them like tiddlywinks into the congealing, icy river below' adds many things to the poem and has a strong effect on the poem. These include the way that they were treated 'flipping them like tiddlywinks' and that they were sentenced the the 'icy rivers below' which refers to an unwanted place were it is cold and there is little life. It also shows the juxtaposition between the innocence of the children and the cruelty of the Nazis.

1. How is alliteration used in the poem? What is the effect?

The effect of the alliteration within the poem, 'filled there little bellies, not with bread but bullets' shows the juxtaposition between the nazis and the jews. The nazi side of it comes from the 'bullets' showing the seriousness and military orientated them of the Nazis. The jewish side comes from the innocence of the phase 'little bellies' which shows how small and helpless they were. This also shows the way that the jews were treated, not being feed the most basics of food, bread.

1. How does the author juxtapose the innocence of the children to the cruelty they experienced?

The author uses juxtaposition between the innocence and the cruelty the children experienced with many key terms. His use of an innocent them like 'little bellies ' and 'tiddlywinks' shows how helpless the Jews were and that they were seen as small idea in a master plan. The cruelty theme comes from the death element of the poem which shows the darkness of the holocaust.

1. What is meant by 'touring all of Europe'?

The phases 'touring all of Europe' within the story adds many elements to the poem. One of the main elements that it adds is that the jews are taken from all over Europe and not just one part of the jewish-europe but that they come from all different places. This is also shown in the fact that they are sent to flow down on of the longest rivers in Europe, the Danube.

Chapter 5 Questions - TBITSP

• What does it say that we only actually meet the father in the book in Chapter 5 even though he is the one causing much of the action in the book? Although he is an important character within the story and that he is a big driving force within the story his presence within the first few chapters is enough to be the driving force in the story (i.e. the moving of houses). He however is needed in this chapter because his opinion is needed to again drive the story, but in a new way where his point of view creates a complication for the protagonist Bruno.
• The mother says: ‘We should have never let the Fury come to dinner. Some people and their determination to get ahead.’ What theme does this introduce regarding the role of ambition and causing harm? This statement means that the mothers is sensitive and has the ability to see that if ambitions lead to causing harm that those ambitions should be changed or altered to help; the mother has a very intact view of right and wrong.
• How does Bruno's father speak to him? Give an example to support your answer. Bruno speaks to his father in a very child-like, 'rude' way because he has a very strong view of what his goals are. This is seen in the chapter such as 'I don't want to accept it! shouted Bruno' which follows the speech from his father about accepting the move which adds to the fact that Bruno has a very stern opinion on the subject.
• How would you compare the way Bruno speaks about the world to his father's? Do they both comment about what is going on around them the same? Bruno's speech is much like his in the way that he demands things and wants things his way, such as a commander of soldiers does. They both however relate to one another and there point of view, Bruno says that his father was once his age and that he should be able to relate and see the problem with it as opposed to his dad which said that he listened to his dad when he was Bruno's age.

• How does the father rationalise every concern that Bruno has? Bruno's father rationalise every concern Bruno's has by saying 'I want to go home' is no problem because 'home is where the family is' and that his family is all here so there is nothing to worry about. However this is does not make sense to Bruno because he wants to go back to Berlin and he feels his father is ignoring what he is saying.
• What is ironic about what the father says when he comes around the desk and talks to Bruno about his childhood? Bruno's father says to make the best out of the situation because that is what his father told him to do and that he always listened to him. This is ironic because he is telling Bruno to so the right things but he works for the Nazis and is killing people for a living.
• Do you think that the father really cares about Bruno? Why/why not? I think that he does care about Bruno but has his priorities wrong, work first, family second. This is because he did not take into consideration the feelings his family and focused more on impressing Hitler.
• Do you think that Bruno understands what he is saying when he says 'Heil Hitler!'? I don't think that he does understand the saying 'Heil Hitler' because the reader knows what it means and he explains his meaning of the phase. This is an example of dramatic irony because the reader knows more than the character.
• How is juxtaposition used in Bruno's description of their boarding the train to Auschwitz? The use of juxtaposition is used in Bruno's description of boarding the train because he is put in a very spacious carriage with only a few people whilst the 'low class' are squeezed into a closed in space. This shows the difference between the big area of Bruno's house and the confined space of the concentration camp.
• What is Bruno's reason for not saying anything to the Jews on the crowded train? How is this a representation of the greater German population? Bruno thinks that he is out of line by saying anything to the Jews although by him thinking of saying the Jews means that he is a compassionate person. However this does represent the greater German population because it shows that they are either too arrogant to help others or too scared to help others.

Hitler at a Nazi Rally

• How are vectors used in this image? What effect does it have?

The vector lines are very ridged and very staright which makes the picture very balanced. It has a major effect on the picture because it makes it very uniform and very serious. This could not be achieved with out the vector lines. Also it leads you right to the focal point which is Hitler. There is also the lines of the crowd which seem to be endless and show his support.

• Describe the composition of the image and what is tells us about the Nazis and Hitler.

Hitler is the centre focal point of the image and has equal amounts of Nazis on each side of him. Even though the number of Nazi (possible in the 10 000) out numbers the single man Hitler, he still has a sense of power because he is in the foreground whilst the supports are in the background. This is also portrayed through the way that the soldiers are standing in comparison to Hitler and that they are facing away from him which shows again the power that Hitler has. Hitler is also 'ascending' into power which is seen walking up the stairs.

• How is symmetry used? What effect does it have?

Symmetry is used within this picture in the balance of the number of Nazis on either side of the focal point Hitler. It has a major effect on the picture because it makes it seem more serious and more uniform. We also learn from this picture that the Nazis are very formal and uniform and that they are pawns within Hitlers grasp. It accents the focal point, Hitler.

• What effect does this picture being in black and white have?

By making the picture black and white it makes the picture more dark and less 'fun'. This shows how stern they Nazis were and how they showed little emotion. This also shows how they like to take the 'fun' from people and let them suffer in the dark with no colour and no emotion. This further portrays them as 'bad' people. It makes the situation more serious and shows how unforgiving and ruthless the Nazis are. It also shows the white public which shows that they are looking are salvation and the Soldiers are evil as seen through the dark colour, black.

• Discuss the use of line in this image. What effect does it have?

The Nazis are very powerful as seen thorough the lines and the way they are standing which is in contrast to the crowd with all the circles and softness. This idea of the straight banner show that they are serious. The idea of the straight lines in its simplest form is power.

Chapter 4 Questions - TBITSP

• (pg 31) How does the author continue to use juxtaposition in regards to the two housing situations? (the Jews and Bruno's family)

The author continues to use juxtaposition within the chapter and between the two situations i.e. the Jews and Bruno's family by using the two examples of the Jews Housing and Bruno's familys' house. This is done by illustrating the positives about the exterior and garden or Bruno's house which is seemed as very happy, lush and very homely as well as the fact that his house, being 3 stories. In opposition to this is the exterior of the concentration camp which is lined with barb wire with telegraph like poles that hold it up. The housing is very small and only single story which shocks Bruno and Gretel.

• What is it about the children that makes it difficult to understand exactly what they see through the window and just how bad it is?

It is difficult to understand what exactly they see through the window because they are very vague about the details of the inside. All that is known is the small hut like housing and the barb wire fence. They do this because rather than looking at every detail about the camp they focus more on what is it about. They come to all different conclusions but realises  that every idea is wrong which gives the reader no conclusion about what they see out the window.

• Summarise how Gretel describes what she sees.

Gretel thinks one main idea about where they are and she thinks they are in the countryside and at there holiday house. This idea is based upon the fact that she thinks it is opposite to the city, and the place she lived. This place is the opposite of where she used to live because he street was populated with 6 big houses and this place only had her house and the small 'huts'. This idea however is short lived when she releases that there is no animals and farmers, which Bruno points out.

• What does Gretel attempt to do when she sees the Concentration Camp? How does she attempt to understand what she sees?

Gretel tries to explain and understand what she sees by narrowing her eyes and think really hard about the situation. This is because she feels that she is smart enough to comprehend the situation, but must put in a lot of effort. After she releases that she can't, she makes light of her decision.

• Is her attempt successful? Does she convince Bruno that she understands? What does she eventually give in to? What does she say/or not say? (pg 32)

Her idea was unsuccessful with Bruno because he thinks rationally about the idea of hers and proves it wrong. She than eventually gives in and admits she is wrong but doesn't take her eyes off the window because she is perplexed at the clothes the Jews are wearing i.e. the blue, striped pyjamas, and the conditions they are living in i.e. the single story hut housing.

• What can't the children do when they see the Concentration Camp that the adults seem to be able to do? Which group can understand what they see? Why do you think that this is the case?

There are many difference between what the children think and the adults think. The adults know and understand what's going on about the concentration camp and dismiss the situation when they come by it while the children don't understand the situation and are curious about it. Gretel however feels that they are beneath her and that she should stay clear of them. This is the case because of what the Jews are wearing and how they look. There is also a big barb wire fence which shows that they are trying to keep the people in.

• How does the author use understatement through the children's description of the Concentration Camp?

The author portrays the view of the children in a different way to what would be expected. The author focuses less on the details and more on the view of the children and there curiosity. This is seen through the quick dismissal of the details about the camp (only information is the wire fencing and the small huts) and more into the opinion of the children (what they think it is). Gretel's opinion is that the home is a holiday home but is short lived by Bruno's reasoning. In the end they come up with no conclusion.

Holocaust Poetry Response

We heard, we saw
we have cried.
We have felt the aching of the anguishing
destruction of the children.
We too are nothing but Children.
We have a future though, unlike those who have suffered. We can be lawyers, teachers and parents, and for that we must try. We have the sky as the limit for us, the sadness propels. Wasting the time that has been stolen from you has ended. From the ashes of those who have cried, starved and died, we hear your plea. The time for us has come and its time to fulfill our dreams so you do not die in vain. We will never let this happen again. Your dreams drive us to success and we recognize you as heroes who have perished and for that we commend you. We will remember you not as just the 'children' but as idols for our dreams to be achieved.

Chapter 3 Questions - TBITSP

•    Describe how Bruno and Gretel's relationship is introduced in the chapter.

The relationship in this chapter is introduced as very bad and that they hate each other. This is because Gretel is older and she also has some friends that Bruno describes as a 'monster'.

•    List quotes that show how the new house is described.

There is more detail in this chapter about the new house that they are staying in. It is seen as a badly built and unsteady house 'jumping around this house too often or it might collapse' which shows Bruno's point of view or the house and how it sees poorly built to him.

•    It was very hollow and he decided that he better not go jumping around this house too often or it might collapse around their ears. What is the significance of this quote?

This is a significant quote because it is an insight into Bruno and his view of the house. It shows that he is so paranoid about this house that jumping around my do enough to take it down. It also shows his innocence because he thinks the house can come falling down and cover him up to his 'ears' which is a rather child like analogy. 

•    What is Bruno's reaction to the new house?

Bruno's reaction to his new house is negative and that of a spoilt child. He thinks it is too small, boring and generally bad. He thinks it is small because it is smaller in comparison to his old house. The boring perspective comes from uniformity of his house; no places with in the house to explore. Over all his view of the house is bad because it does not compare to his old house

•    How does it compare to their old house?

The new house does not live up to his expectations in comparison to his old house. His new house is smaller in several aspects including the amount of stories, the room sizes and the fact that there is no places to explore. It is also a lot more boring to live in because it is in an isolated location and there is no one to play with and no city centre to watch the people laughing and smell the fresh vegetables.

•    How does Gretel relate to her father?

Gretel really admires her father and sees him in a very vague way. She thinks he can do no wrong and that he is always right which is the same as her because she always think she is right and never wrong which annoys Bruno.

•    Does Bruno understand where they are? What makes you believe this?

I believe that Bruno doesn't understand where they are because he doesn't understand the name which Gretel tells him that the house is called 'Out-With' and that he is perplexed by position where the house is located; not begin around other people.

•    Does Gretel understand where they are? Explain.

Gretel's only knowledge of where they are is that they are at 'Out-With'. This, like Bruno, confuses her and she is not sure about here location.

•    How is Bruno's description of 'Out-with' represent a motif? What is darkly ironic about this?

The use of 'Out-with' represents the motif of Bruno's and enhances the innocence of a child during the holocaust because 'Out-with' is actually the concentration camp 'Auschwitz'. This is very dark irony because he does not understand the mass killing that is going on and that his father is causing it.

•    Read pgs 27-29. How are Bruno's and Gretel's reaction to 'the children' Bruno sees through the window different? What does this tell us about these two characters and their perception/understanding of where they are?

Bruno's reaction to the children is that of sympathy for them because he says that they are looking sound. Gretel's view however is different, when Bruno mentions them she is sacred but also shocked to find out that there is other children and wants to investigate into the situation She also is sacred to find out when she gets to the window. This tells us that they both are unsure of where they are but because of different reasons.

Holocaust Poetry

1. What is your initial reaction to this poem?

My reaction is that the mass killing of the Jews has affected people in a different as seen in this poem through the taking away of peoples dreams.

1. How does the author use 'we' in this poem?

The author uses a group that she was in to add extra emphasis to the fact that it was a group not just individuals.

1. What are the verbs used in the first sentence?

played, laughed and loved

1. What are the verbs used in the second sentence? How do they contrast with those used in the first sentence?

ripped and thrown. This is a contrast to the first sentence is that they are happy or verbs that are associated with being happy and the second sentence verbs are very forceful and are 'sad' words

1. What effect does the listing of 'lawyers, rabbis, wives, teachers, mothers'? What is it meant to signify?

This is meant to signify both important and happy jobs of the children and there dreams that have been taken by the holocaust.

1. What simile is used in the poem and what effect does it have?

dead in the night like cows in cars which adds to the poem the fact that they were treated like animals and that they were taken away like animals on a farm.

1. How has the poet represented herself in the last sentence?

She has represented herself as a child that has had its dreams taken away and that she wants this never to happen to anyone again.

1. If you could communicate to this person, a victim of the Holocaust, what would you want to say? What do you feel that you must do in your life as a response to this poem?

I would want to say that it is terrible the way that they ripped the dreams away from happy children with hopes and dreams. It is awful that they destroyed your dreams and i think everyone should try harder to fill in and make those whose dreams were taken away to feel better that yours arent to. I would tell he that this poem would make me want to try harder in everything i do and try to fulfill by dreams and hopes.

Chapter 2 Questions - Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

• Using quotes, how is the new house described?

The new house is described as 'the exact opposite of their old house'. The new house is in an isolated location and is only 3 stories (1 for the servants) as opposed to his old house with 5 floors for his family.

• How does it compare to the house in Berlin? How is this an example of juxtaposition?

The house is a lot smaller and in Bruno's eyes is worse because he has no view, nobody to play with and also has no houses around it. This is an example of juxtaposition because they are completely opposite but show what rich families lived in during the war and the type of housing in Berlin during war time. One house is needed to give extra information about the other.

• 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?

Bruno's reaction is taken negatively by the other characters which is ironic because they also hate the house but tell him to 'make the best of a bad situation'. Everyone is telling him to be happy about the house but he is sad.

• Do you feel empathetic towards Bruno's new home? Why/why not?

I do feel empathy for Bruno and his new house because he is a small boy and he does not understand the situation at hand and the fact that he got so much joy out of the old house makes his case sadder and make him see more like a victim and innocent.

Bruno's Voice, introduction of characters, and victims

Describe Bruno's voice. Give examples to support. 
 Bruno's voice is very small within his family although is allowed to have a small opinion on matters which in most cases wasn't taken into account as seen where he is to give up his 3 best friends to move with his family Bruno: 'Say goodbye to Karl and Daniel and Martin? .... But they're my three best friends for life' Mother: 'Oh you'll make other friends' . He has been told to be very polite when speaking. He talks like his two parents, either polite like his mother or demanding like his father.
What characters are introduced? Describe each and give examples to support.
The characters that have been introduced are:

• Bruno: a small boy who is brought up to brought up to be polite and kind and has a scene of innocence about him.
• Maria: the families maid who is very quite and takes care of all the house cleaning within the house. She feels she is beneath the family and in a lower class.
• Mother: Bruno's mother who brought Bruno up to be polite and is strict about being polite. She is tall and has red hair which leads to compassion.
• Father: Not much is known about him other that he is important and 'the Fury' has great things planned for him. He is very demanding and is seen in a derogatory way. He is the main driving force within the story. He is not family-orientated.

Who are presented as victims in this chapter and what are the victims of? Do you think that it is fair to consider them victims?
 
The present victim within the chapter is Bruno because he is being forced to move away from his friends because his father needs to move to a new job. He is really sad over this because he has to move away from his 3 life friends - Karl, Daniel and Martin. His mother is also a victim because she has to power over the decisions that are made - lacking free will.



Irony is an important element of the story. How is it used here in the first chapter? Give examples to support your answer.

Irony is used within the first chapter by Bruno beginning annoyed that his family has to move because of his fathers job even though that Bruno has no idea what his dad's job is. Bruno is innocence and ignorant and the reader knows more about the situation than him making dramatic irony. The two people who are take part in causing mass slaughter feel bad about their situation. We also know about Hitlers presence and Bruno's mix up with 'the Fury' and 'Der Fueherer'.


How is the setting presented in this chapter?


The setting is portrayed as a happy, large house in Berlin which is home to a rich family who has a maid. You can look out a window and see the whole of Berlin. However, the family is getting ready to pack and move from this house. In such a grand house, there is so many areas where he isn't allowed as well as the simplest thing (the banister) is so important even more important than all of his luxuries.

Auschwitz

1. Colour - The use of mainly on shade (ie. black, grey, white) shows the absence of happiness and life within the walls as well as the uniformity of those within the camp. The only bit of colour is a boring brown which adds to the felling of sadness for it is a dull colour.
2. The shapes - All the square shapes and straight lines show that the seriousness and the effort that went into the camps as well as the fact that it is still there 65 years later. The uniformity of all the squares shows how strict the camp was and how it was to follow on set pattern.
3. Vanishing Point - The straight barb wire fence that seems to go on forever show how big the murder was within this camp as well as the fact that the fence is containing the people like farm animals.
4. Sun - The sun is shining on the outside area of the camp which show how sad being inside was, having no sun which is symbolic for happiness
5. Guard Tower - The focal point of the picture which adds the the theme of 'farm animals' and that they needed to be watched. This also by being portrayed as far away and being the same height as the building on the inside it shows the superiority of the tower and whoever possess the tower.

This picture also the sadness of the whole Holocaust experience through its visual techniques

1. Perspective - The way that the fence support is larger than the building shows how the outside is more superior to the inside and that the uniform is beneath the fence which traps it.
2. Shapes - The straight lines and very ridged shapes shows the control of the camp and the seriousness of the camp. 
3. Colour - The dark colours as well as the boring shades of green and blue are showing the sadness and the fact that there was not even a bit of self expression and that they were forced into uniformity and anguish.
4. Light - There is a dark grey sky hovering over the trapped building and a light shining over the fence on the freedom and outside area of Auschwitz

Donald Duck Questions

1. How are the Germans (and Japanese) portrayed in the opening sequence? How is irony created?

 The German soldiers (and Japanese) are portrayed in a humorous way in the way they are all different builds (i.e. short, tall, big small) and that they are all happy and out of order as opposed to the real Germans Nazis who were strict. Irony is created by the way they are singing about being the best race and they look far from it.

1. How is propaganda and the effect of propaganda portrayed with the introduction of Donald Duck?

The fact that Germans have taken over everything within everyones life regardless of there point of view as well as forcing the nazi over everything

1. How is irony continued into the breakfast scene? 

Its ironic how the bread is like wood, and has the aroma of bacon and eggs because it fits within all the Jewish people within the concentration camps and the Germans who aren't soldiers as opposed to the Guards who are mostly big and tall (well feed)

1. How is Naxi Germany portrayed in the opening shot at 3:30? 

It is portrayed in a negative way in the way that the HQ is all dark, polluting and sinister. This is shown through the lighting being dark and colour scheme of black, red and other dark colours.

1. What is ironic about the song lyrics regarding work and what is happening in the scene?

The Germans are boosting that they are above everyone and superior as well as saying hail Germans. They are also saying they are like 'supermen'. They is also music going on how they never will be slaves and Donald is being forced to work.

1. What does the conveyor belt portray regarding the lifestyle of Germans? 

All about military and all about Hitler. They are always working and that work will never end. 

1. Why do you think that there aren't actually any people that force Donald to work? 

Because the bayonets provide the forcefulness side as well as a speaker. They are above him. By not having anyone else it puts more emphasis on Donald as well as that not just a few are following Hitler but a whole culture.

1. What is ironic about the vacation? 

The vacation is based around the work of the Germans (no time for a vacation)

1. In the dream sequence, how are the Germans portrayed? Why? 

They are portrayed as bullets and that they are based around killing and murder. 

1. What do the pajamas when we see Donald in his bed tell us? 

That he is portrayed and categorised like a American citizen

1. What is the Statue of Liberty used to convey? 

The inclusion of America within the story and the Holocaust as well as the link and faithfulness of Donald Duck to America.

1. How is Hilter portrayed at the end of the film? What is it about his face that is important?

He portrayed as important figure and angry, serious person as seen through the way his face is straight.

1. Why is this a representation of propaganda? Why is it actually ironic considering the way the Nazi's are portrayed?

It is ironic because the Nazis are seen as serious and stern and this makes mockery of Hitler and by making his facial features small it makes light of his position.

1. Who are the villains, victims, and heroes?

Villains: The German. Victims: Donald Duck Hero:the Americans

1. How are they portrayed?

The Germans are made fun of, the victim as a comedic character and the Hero as mighty and superior.  

Finding Visual Techniques

(4:20) How are camera angles used when Joshua says 'Thank you' (not in German)? Which angles are used to view each of the characters? What does each of these angle signify?
High angle shot of Joshua, than low angle shot on the guard. This signifies the power difference looking up as opposed to looking down, lots of power to not very important.
(4:45) What shot distance and angle is used to show Guido's concern for Joshua when the German waiter leaves the room? Describe the composition)
Eye levels shot, medium shot which show his facial expressions as well as body language. The point of the shot is to lead up to 'what will the hero do?'.
(4:46) How is shot of Guido contrasted to the shot of the German waiter walking away to tell someone what has just happened? Describe the composition and compare it to the previous shot of a concerned Guido.
There is a geometrically symmetric long shot of the German and a asymmetric medium shot of Guido which shows the seriousness of the Germans and there wanting to follow the rules.
(5:02-05) How is the shot of the German's contrasted to that of Guido teaching the children to say 'Thank You'?

Wide angles shot of Guido getting down to the children level teaching and than the Germans being composed in a medium wide angle shot standing up right.