The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is
obviously fiction, but could probably be more specifically considered dramatic
fiction.
The setting, of course, is during World War II in
Nazi-ruled Germany. In the beginning, Bruno and his family live in Berlin, but then
must move to Auschwitz, or "Out With", as Bruno misinterprets
it.
The conflicts in the story could possibly be character
vs. character for one, since the Jews vs. Nazis provide the "backdrop" of the story.
Bruno, however, is quite naive and ignorant of what is truly going on, so it doesn't
seem like he faces much conflict, aside from the frustration of having to live at such a
boring new home. He doesn't realize what is happening to the Jewish population and what
his country's plans are.
Other characters face conflicts,
however, such as the mother's disapproval of what her husband, Bruno's father, is
actually doing; likewise, it could be argued that the father is facing an internal
conflict since he is basically forced to follow orders, even though his own mother
cannot stand what he does.
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