I feel that one of the themes is that racism and hatred
can ultimately destroy the person who is guilty of it. Bruno's father is happy to kill
children of Jewish families and it is the ultimate irony that he indirectly kills his
own son. It is also clear that it is adults that are the ones who are guilty of racism
as children play happily with each other and do not see race/colour
etc.
The role of women is explored too as Bruno's mother is
not really at ease living near a concentration camp but does not speak out; speaking out
may have saved her child's life.
The Nazis' hatred of
other people and their casual mistreatment of them is characterised in the form of Pavel
who helps around the house although he is really a doctor.
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