Chapter 13: The Bottle of Wine

(134) How does the initial paragraph frame Bruno's state of mind?
Bruno has a young state of mind as he continues to complain about not going home soon even though he has a friend which is starving next door.
(136) What does the question Bruno asks Maria show about his development?
Bruno asks whether or not Pavel is a doctor. This show's that he is at least trying to develop unlike other people who don't bother.
(137) What is important about Maria's reaction to Bruno's question?
Maria's reaction shows that the question is a serious one. She also tells him the information which is usually kept from him. She isn't treating him like a child.
(138) Why does Bruno want to tell Shmuel about Pavel? What does this highlight about Bruno's understanding of what is going on?
Bruno asks Shmuel about Pavel to see if he knows him as they are both wearing the 'pyjamas'. Shmuel tells him there are thousands on the other side of the fence and this knowledge makes Bruno loose innocence and gain ignorance about what is going on
(140) What do the boys argue about? Who does Bruno defend? Who is right/wrong? Why?
They argue about whether or not there are good soldiers. Bruno defends his Father. Bruno is right because there are good soldiers but Shmuel is also right as he hasn't seen this kindness.
(140) Shmuel says 'You don't know what it's like here.' and Bruno reacts by saying 'You don't have any sisters, do you?' He says this to avoid an answer to Shmuel. What does this show about Bruno's understanding of what is happening?
It furthers his ignorance because instead of trying to learn more he just sidesteps the question.
(141) What connection do the boys have regarding Lt. Kotler?
They both fear him, Shmuel with good reason as he is beaten and ordered about by him and Bruno without a good reason as he only annoys him.
(142) What has changed in the the way Bruno sees Pavel?
He has more sympathy for him as he is sick and getting weaker.
(143) What important words are used to describe the way the father eats and addresses Bruno? What makes them important? How do they relate to the scene and the father as a character?
The way the father talks and eats is in a murderous manner. He points a knife at his son and attacks the lamb
(145) We learn Lt. Kotler's first name - 'Kurt'. What is it about the sounds in his full name that are important? 'Kurt Kotler'
Alliteration, sharp sounds
(146-7) What do we learn about Kotler's father? What is Bruno's father's reaction/suggestion regarding Kotler's father leaving Germany for Switzerland?
He was a literature professor at a university. He left Germany for Switzerland and this made the Bruno's father angry
(148) What happens to break the tension at the dinner table? What does Kotler do and what are everyone's reactions? What does Bruno decide regarding disagreeing with anyone anymore after seeing what happens to Kotler? What does this relate to historically in regards to the Nazis?
Pavel spills wine on Kotler's lap. He gets angry and attacks Pavel. Everyone is in shock. Bruno decides to let it go. The Nazi's could get away with anything because everyone let it go as it was for the good of the country.