Opening and Predictions: Building a Case
We are going to focus on John Boyne’s use of
intrigue and mystery in his first two chapters. You will have noticed that he
often only hints at certain details about Bruno’s changing situation, without
saying outright what is happening.
Working with a partner, try to answer these
three crucial questions:
1 Why have Bruno’s family
suddenly moved house?
2 Who are the Fury and the
beautiful blonde woman?
3 What does Father’s new job
appear to be?
You’ll have to be a real reading detective, and
focus on gathering hints and clues. Fill in your evidence, clues and
conclusions below.
1 Why have Bruno’s family suddenly moved
house?
Evidence and clues: It is because of Bruno’s
father’s job
“Your father’s job” explained mother. You know
how important it is don’t you”
“The man who employs him asks him to go somewhere
because there is a special job that needs doing there”……………………..……………………………………………………
Page number: 3 and 4………………………………………………………………………………………….
Our conclusion: Bruno and his family are moving
away from their house in Berlin due to the fact his father suddenly had a new
job.………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..............
2 Who are the Fury and the beautiful blonde
woman?
Evidence and clues: The fury is Hilter’s men and
the beautiful blonde woman is Hilter’s girlfriend Eva.
“The Fury had big things in mind for him”
“So many visitors to the house, men in fantastic
uniforms (soldiers?) woman with
typewriters (military secretaries?)
“they were always polite to father and told each
other that he was a man to watch……………………………..……………………………………………………
Page number: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Our conclusion: …The Fury are Hitler’s men while
the beautiful blonde woman that appeared sometimes was called Eva……………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..............
3 What does Father’s new job appear to be?
Evidence and clues: A very important rank in
Hitler’s army
‘his father was a man to watch,and the Fury had
big things in mind for him…………………..……………………………………………………
Page number: ……7…………………………………………………………………………………….
Our conclusion: …His father was a important rank
in Hilter’ army……………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..............
From Oxford Rollercoasters
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