Chapter 6 - The Overpaid Maid

• On pg 60 Bruno reveals a radical shift in his perspective and understanding of Maria. What is this radical shift? What does this show is developing in Bruno? He suddenly realised that she is a real person with a real life and history. He had grown up with servants and he's now realising that they are real people and he developing compassion for them.

• Compare how Bruno and Gretel treat Maria. Gretel orders maria around like her father but Bruno is much kinder and polite to her.
• (pg 65) What is Maria's advice to Bruno about 'keeping safe'? Why do you think that she gives this advice? Do you think that it is good or bad advice? She tells him to do as his father tells him to and to be quiet and concentrate on his school work. She gives this advice because she is worried he might do something that could get him into a lot of trouble. I think it is good advice in a way as it keeps him safe but it is bad to just sit back and let the Nazis have their way and kill people.
• (65-6) What is Bruno's reaction to his new thoughts/feelings? Why do you think that he reacts this way? He feels akward and uncomfortable around Maria.