Data Analysis PLEASURE IN JOHN BOYNE’S DARK THEME NOVEL ENTITLED THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS.
Bruno’s expression of disappointment is shown as he sees his new house. He observes his new environment and compares it to his old house in Berlin. There
are huge differences between his old and new house. He feels as if there is no one to hear him. No one agrees to him that the place is horrible. Bruno’s expression of
anger is understandable as he is new to his environment and it takes time for him to accept the new situation.
Furthermore, parents are the helpers of children to adapt to their new surroundings. As adults, they should make children comfortable with their new
environment. In Bru no’s case, adults around him more care to their own problem
rather than helping the children to be comfortable. Moreover, Bruno does not get a proper explanation from his parents on why their family should move to another
place. Adults tend to underestimate children’s feeling and their ability of
understanding. When children involve in any family situation and matters, it helps them to gain trust from adults.
In Bruno’s family, the situation is completely different. Children are not involved in any decision-making
and their voices are mostly neglected by their parents. As a result, Bruno grows as a boy who is often
timid around people older than him. He tends to hide his feelings from his parents because he is afraid that
he will get into trouble. The timid personality and even unheard voices in children’s family could lead into a further effect. The datum below is one of the
examples.
Bruno narrowed his eyes and wished he were taller, stronger and eight years older. A ball of anger exploded inside him and made him wish that he had
the courage to say exactly what he wanted to say. Boyne, 2007:164
The example above shows how Bruno is unable to say what he wanted to say. He knows that Lieutenant Kotler underestimates him and teases him, but Bruno does
not have the courage to speak up. Kotler’s domination is scarier than Bruno’s nerves. Thus, Bruno keeps his anger inside and never dares to say his own
opinion. Adults’ voices are
a ble to be heard everywhere, but children’s voices tend
to be underestimated. Many adults think that children have so many limits upon
knowledge. However, they forget one thing which is the most basic human nature could feel. Children also have feelings just like any other adults. Adults should
not neglect children’s existence and feelings. The impact of adult’s ignorance towards children is far more severe than what adults thought.
In many occasions, Bruno needs to suppress his emotions. He mostly deals with his own confusion of leaving his best friends. His mother may think that
Bruno could find friends anywhere and he could adapt everywhere. The reality tells different story. Bruno is still an innocent boy who has never been exposed to
a completely different environment than his normal life. His old house is a perfect shelter of every child where he owns anything he wants. Bruno lives in a
luxurious house in Berlin. He has many friends and a nice neighborhood. In his