Who is the main character in the story?

• A. Father
• B. Gretel
• C. Maria
• D. Bruno

Answer: (D)

Bruno is the main character because the story centers on his experiences, thoughts, and feelings from the moment his family moves to a new home near a concentration camp. The plot unfolds through Bruno’s perspective—his curiosity, misunderstandings, and growing awareness—as he explores the unfamiliar surroundings and forms a friendship with a boy on the other side of the fence. This personal point of view drives the narrative, guiding what we learn about the world, the people around him, and the larger events of the time. While Father, Gretel, and Maria are important figures who influence what happens to Bruno, none of them are the lens through which the story primarily unfolds; Bruno remains the focus and the touchstone for how the audience experiences the story’s themes.