The use of a child's perspective primarily serves to do what in the narrative?

• A. Provide an unbiased view due to innocence
• B. Heighten the horror through direct adult commentary
• C. Show sophisticated political analysis
• D. Focus on combat details

Answer: (A)

A child's perspective provides an innocent, limited lens that reveals harsh reality through a character who doesn’t yet understand it all. Bruno describes what he sees with simple curiosity and questions, so the world around him—especially the camp and the adults’ actions—feels surprising and often confusing. This contrast between his naïve view and the grim truth heightens the emotional impact, letting readers infer the horrors rather than being told about them in explicit, adult commentary. It also keeps the focus on personal, human consequences rather than on political analysis or battle details, making the story feel intimate and poignant.