Why did Bruno deny his friendship with Shmuel?

Why did Bruno deny his friendship with Shmuel?

Bruno was eager to call Shmuel his friend, and seemed to genuinely believe it. But when push came to shove, fear overruled his actions, and consequently his relationship with Shmuel was badly hurt. He denied what he knew was good and true, because he was nervous about his own well-being.

What chapter does Bruno lie about Shmuel?

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Chapter 14.

What does Bruno do in Chapter 15 that causes him to feel as though he’s betrayed Shmuel?

He shouts at Shmuel for speaking in the house. Shmuel apologizes quietly, but Kotler becomes enraged when he sees that Shmuel has been eating. Shmuel says that Bruno gave him the food, since they are friends. Bruno feels horribly ashamed for denying that Shmuel is his friend, and feels as if he will be sick.

What lie does Bruno tell in Chapter 14?

Gretel asked who he was talking about, and Bruno lied, saying he’d created an imaginary friend for himself. Bruno said that just yesterday his friend had told him his grandfather was missing. Gretel said his friend sounded like “a barrel of laughs” and warned that he should stop pretending before Father found out.

What did Bruno do with Shmuel?

Why did Bruno want Shmuel to crawl under the fence? So they can be able to play with each other for the first time since they’ve talked and also, Bruno wanted to help Shmuel look for his papa because he’s so good at exploring.

What did Shmuel do to show Bruno that he forgave him?

When he offered this apology, Shmuel smiled and nodded. After that Shmuel did something that he had never done before. He lifted the bottom of the fence up and stuck his hand out under it. He and Bruno shook hands and smiled at each other.

Why do you think that Shmuel forgives Bruno so easily for betraying him?

Shmuel forgives Bruno so easily for the betrayal because he really does value the friendship. Once Bruno says, “I’ve never let a friend down like that before Shmuel, I’m ashamed of myself” (175), Shmuel smiles and forgives him. This suggests that Shmuel does not hold a grudge and that he cares about his friend.

What happens to Schmuel when Bruno tells him it hurts?

When Bruno tells Schmuel that it looks like it hurts, Schmuel answers, “I don’t feel anything anymore.” (pg 175) Schmuel forgives Bruno and offers his hand in friendship. It was the first time the boys touched.

Why did Bruno distan himself from Shmuel in the boy in the Striped Pajamas?

By distancing himself from Shmuel because he is afraid of the consequences of associating with the boy, Bruno contributes to Shmuel’s punishment for a crime he did not commit: stealing food.

Why did Bruno talk to Gretel about letting Shmuel out?

Bruno considers talking to his parents about letting Shmuel out, but decides to talk to Gretel instead. Shmuel is in higher spirits, seemingly due to his continued friendship with Bruno and the extra food that comes with it.

Why did Schmuel get beaten in the bruising?

The bruising INFERS that Schmuel was beaten for his actions in the house and for not telling the truth to Lt. Kotler, even though he was totally innocent. When Bruno tells Schmuel that it looks like it hurts, Schmuel answers,