What happened in the ending of the boy in the striped pajamas?

The Ending Both boys are swept up in a group of prisoners being taken to the gas chamber, where all of them are murdered. The emotional focus of the story is on Bruno’s family and their distress as they realise what has happened to their son.

Why was Bruno upset at the end of Chapter 16?

Bruno feels guilty for his actions, and wants to make it up to Shmuel, but still doesn’t seem to understand how much danger he put his friend in. He continues in his well-meaning but almost unbelievable ignorance, thinking that he might be able to get Shmuel released from behind the fence so they can play together.

What is the last thing that Bruno says to Shmuel?

Bruno tells Shmuel that he is returning to Berlin. Shmuel is saddened by this news, since he won’t have anyone to talk to anymore. Bruno tells him that tomorrow will be the last time they’ll see each other, and that he wishes they had gotten a chance to play together.

What did Lieutenant Kotler do to Shmuel?

Lieutenant Kotler brings Shmuel to Bruno’s house to polish the glasses as his fingers are small enough to do the job. 5. How does Bruno inadvertently get Shmuel into trouble?

How was Bruno killed in the boy in the striped pajamas?

To the very end of the novel, when he tragically dies in a Nazi gas chamber, Bruno remains fundamentally ignorant of the real purpose of Out-With.

What happened in chapter 17 of the boy in the striped pajamas?

Life goes on as usual for several weeks. Gretel becomes more obsessed with her maps, and Mother takes more naps and drinks more “medicinal sherries.” One day, Father summons Gretel and Bruno into his office, and asks them if they are happy at Out-With. Gretel admits she is lonely, and Bruno is unsure what to say.

What happens at the end of Chapter 19 in the boy in the striped pajamas?

By John Boyne Bruno goes out for his last visit with Shmuel; Shmuel lifts up the fence and hands Bruno the pajamas and cap. They walk toward camp and Bruno is surprised that nothing is what he thought it was—everyone is sad and skinny, plus there are soldiers everywhere.

What happened to Shmuel’s Father?

Bruno was glad to see his friend, but Shmuel looked more unhappy than usual. He told Bruno that his father had disappeared and that no one knew where he had gone. His father had left on work duty with other men, but none of them had returned.