Bruno's
father is a Nazi commandant. Under orders from the Fuhrer ('Fury' to Bruno's nine year old
ears), the whole family must move to Auschwitz ('Out-With' to Bruno) as Bruno's father has been
selected to oversee operations at the death-camps there.
Bruno's father is
used to being obeyed, both by his family as well as by soldiers under his command. For example,
Bruno is never to enter his father's office for any reason; it is 'Out Of Bounds At All Times
And No Exceptions.'
Bruno describes his father as a meticulous man. His
personal appearance is impeccable and his voice authoritative; his uniform is pressed to
perfection and his hair lacquered carefully. Bruno's father looks every inch the commandant that
he is. He doesn't have to raise his voice even when he is giving an order. An example of his
quiet confidence is displayed when he dismisses his soldiers with a well-placed joke.
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