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Perceptions In Shmuel's Innocent Boy

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Shmuel’s wants to work with animals in a zoo; we can infer that he and the other prisoners are currently being treated like animals. Shmuel knows who Bruno’s father is, and sees him as a frightening and hateful figure but doesn’t want to start a fight with Bruno, so doesn’t mention what his Father nor Lieutenant Kotler pledge. Shmuel still does little to correct Bruno’s perceptions of reality. Bruno is truly an innocent little boy.

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