The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is the story of an innocent and ignorant boy whose father is the commandant of the concentration/death camp Auschwitz in Nazi-controlled Poland during World War II. Engage and educate students using our premade activities and storyboards to spark discussion, questions, and inquiry.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne - Character Map
Storyboard Text
Bruno
Character Traits:
Physical Traits:
Significant Moment:
• Oblivious to the horrors of Out-with (Auschwitz) • Sweet when he wants to be, but sarcastic and defiant as well • Sad about moving from Berlin • Very friendly with Shmuel
Decides to sneak under the fence to experience living like Shmuel. He has no idea what this means or what is happening to the prisoners on the inside of the fenced area.
• Nine year old boy • "Little Man" as Lieutenant K calls him (because he hasn't had his growth spurt yet)