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? Bruno starts to realize that maria is a real person and that all people have feeling and thoughts just like him. this shows that Bruno is starting to develop understand about people.

• Compare how Bruno and Gretel treat Maria. Gretel treats maria like a slave because she knows what she really is and doest care what she does to her or how it makes her feel. Bruno treats her like he treats everyone else.
• (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 said that he must stay quiet and concentrate on his school work because it would be better for everyone. im not quite sure what she means by this but i guess its good advice.
• (65-6) What is Bruno's reaction to his new thoughts/feelings? Why do you think that he reacts this way? Bruno starts to cry but does not know why. i think that he reacts this way because of his change in understanding in life and how people think.