Chapter 6

• 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?
• Bruno realises that the servants and maids actually had lives that they lived in before they came to work for his father. It also shows that Bruno is starting to develop respect for others even though they are lower class than him.

• Compare how Bruno and Gretel treat Maria.
• Bruno treats Maria as a friend and he talks to her every so often and asks for her opinion. He treats Maria the same respect that anyone had. He is also very kind to her and every so often he may raise his voice at her. On the other hand though Gretel treats Maria as her slave by yelling at her and asking her to run a bath for her. She isn't very nice to her and she doesn't respect her one bit. 
• (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?
• She says that Bruno should not express his feeling about the house any more. She advises him to not say what he thinks out loud. She gives this advice because she respects Bruno's father and all that he has done for her. She also doesn't want to see Bruno getting into any more trouble. this is very good advice because it was about time that Bruno should be learning some more manners in order to keep out of trouble. 
• (65-6) What is Bruno's reaction to his new thoughts/feelings? Why do you think that he reacts this way?
• Bruno starts to realise how rude he was actually being. He argued and cried but still he did not get his way. He now realised that it was time to accept where he was and instead of hating life he should enjoy it. I think he reacts this way when he is guilty for saying such horrible things to Maria, his Father and his Mother.