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identify some fairytales that were incorporated in the story. In the part where Jeremy and Ginger went to the forest to work for Sten, it portrayed the fairytale “Hensel and Gretel.” They were deceived by the appearance of the poisonous drink that Sten handed to them, similar to the house made up of sweets in “Hansel and Gretel.” I think the most extreme scene in the novel was during the last part of the story when Jeremy, Ginger, and Frank were abducted and locked in the dungeon. I was frightened

The Reading and Viewing of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Most people would agree that novels and movies would not be the same without descriptive writing and cinematic techniques. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas shows both of those techniques throughout the book and the movie. The novel by John Boyne writes about the Holocaust in the eyes of a nine-year-old boy. This boy named Bruno eventually finds a friendship his parents never knew he would discover, and throughout the author's characterization

window, he decides to check it out.That is when he meets Shmuel, a young Jew. When Bruno first looks out of his window he sees some curious looking people. He decides to ask his sister about the people. “It must be some kind of rehearsal,’suggested Gretel, ignoring the fact that some of the children, even some of the older ones even as old as her, looked as if they were

Parents often say, “Listen to your elders.” This cliché can make some people apathetic, but when looking back, most appreciate the wisdom of their elders. The knowledge imparted to children is crucial for their ability to understand and improve the world. In XIV by Derek Walcott, the speaker uses imagery, metaphor, and other literary devices to convey the storyteller’s significance to his life. Imagery and rhythm are used in the beginning to characterize childhood and the imperfect way in which children

Title: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Author: John Boyne Publication Date: January 5, 2006 I chose this book because (respond in at least 2 sentences): I have watched the movie many times and I always wanted to know which was better and what the difference between the book and the film. Connecting with Character: Protagonist Bruno How do you relate to this character? Similarities Differences Beginning: Bruno wanted to meet Shmuel and become friends with him at first sight; He wanted to play

The Nazis took every opportunity to make an impact on society. The 1936 Berlin Olympics which had been under planning for years were seen as an occasion to promote the new government, showcase the ideas of Hitler and provide an image of a strong and powerful German nation. Propaganda played a substantial role in the so called achievement of these goals. This essay will explore the use of Nazi propaganda along with other techniques and actions that had a great impact on the citizens of Germany and

When thinking about getting away to some serene paradise to help forget about work or school obligations most people instantly think of the beach. Whether it be the west or east coast the beach is a universal symbol of peace and serenity, plus a little bit of fun. But this bliss has a whole different meaning to me. This is where I grew up and how I found myself. The west coast of Florida is the first time I felt the sand in my toes and the salt water on my face. These memories inspired me to give

Early on in the film we get to see how Nazis truly don't regard the Jews as people when Lieutenant Kotler commands Pavel to come to where he is and shouts at him to "Move!", despite the fact that Pavel clearly has a hard time walking let alone running. I'm sure however that Lieutenant Kotler doesn't care about that and only cares that his orders be followed as quickly as possible. When Bruno falls off his swing, Pavel immediately runs over to help him. This really stood out to me because it caused

“Noelle.” Ian tried to shake awake his girlfriend, her eyes moving underneath her eyelids, but it wasn't enough to take her out of her dream state. “Noelle!” Ian tried again, a bit louder than before as Noelle shot up a bit from the sudden noise. “What?!” She scolded him like a mom would a child, she had that habit sometimes. Ian's hair was sticking up in different directions, his glasses sitting low on his nose. “Will you taste test something for me?” Ian asked, knowing his girlfriend couldn't

Bruno meets a young Jewish boy the same age as him. John Boyne used the motifs of isolation and hope to show the theme, even after treated so badly the jews still found a way to seek hope in the end. The motif of isolation is shown when Bruno and Gretel move to their new house at the Nazi death camp and when they saw a fenced off area that had hundreds of people in it, they wondered who they were and why they