Contrasting Lives: Bruno and Shmuel's Perspectives

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This book is called Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. Two of the main characters are Bruno and Shmuel. The placements of the book are Poland and Auschwitz. Bruno and Shmuel are both eight years old and have the same birthday. Although, they have their differences between each other. Bruno and Shmuel are different than alike because Bruno thinks life is jolly and happy for everyone. Shmuel, on the other hand, sees reality in life. Shmuel lifestyle is lower class. Bruno lifestyle is upper class. Bruno has freedom because of his religion. Shmuel is caged in and has so little freedom because of his beliefs. Bruno is little eight year old boy who’s learning new thing at school and at home with his parents. Besides that he thinks life is

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