The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas by John Boyne

Shalom Nwakibu
Character Sketch

The first impression that I had on Gretel, Bruno's older sister, was that she was a bratty girl that got what ever she wanted. Typical of an older sister "she had some nasty habits...and usually made it clear...particulary any events within {the} world that concerend the two of them" (21). Gretel reminds me of Kay, in the book The Sword and the Stone. They both mistreat their little brothers and think that they are better than everyone else. Based on Gretel's appearance, behavior, and attitude you can truly say that she is like the stereotypical older sister. She cares the most about her appearance and what Lieutenant Kotler, an officer that worked at the camp Out-With, thought of her. But on the other hand, she shows a loving and caring side at times. Like when Bruno needed someone to talk to, even though she could be rude about it, she would listen and answer all of his questions.