Picture 2 - Bruno's Dad

 

This is a picture of Bruno's dad from the movie. 

He is a Nazi commandant, and is responsible for the placement and treatment of Jews in the story. In the story, he is very harsh and strict, and talks to his son Bruno, as if they were conducting official business, not as if he were part of a loving family. He can often be heard arguing with family about his decision to stay in Poland, overseeing the oppression and murder of the Jews. When he has talks with his family, he is not very friendly. This is a phrase he said to his wife; "You will do what I say, because it is best for the family. That is the end of the discussion." Also, he has his own study, that no one, not even his wife, can enter unless given permission.

I chose this picture because it shows him sitting by the dinner table, dressed in full uniform and wearing a grim expression, when he is supposed to be happy and enjoying dinner like a normal person would be. The written text displays implicitly that he is not much of a family man, and is very strict. When you look at his face and expression, most people would immediately see what kind of person he was.