In the final chapters of the story, Boyne has created a climax by stating that Bruno, Gretel and their mother are moving back to Berlin. The ending would probably end in a twist as Bruno is now emotionally attached to his friend Shmuel. I predict that Bruno's newfound relationship with Shmuel would hesitate's Bruno's decision on moving back to Berlin.
Not only Bruno but other characters such as Mother, who suddenly had an outburst about their lifestyle in Out-With and how it will impact the children also shows a sudden dramatisation in her usual soft-spoken and discreet personality, shows that the story is taking a strong turn towards a different direction, as the climax would have to subsequently lead to an aftermath.
Gretel's lack of enthusiasm after Lieutenant Kotler's shift also tells us that she is ready to go back to Berlin to start a new page as she does not have friends at Out-With. With her willingness to go back to Berlin and Bruno's hesitation, this might lead to a conflict which further develops into the main climax of the story. This might end in a tragic ending as Bruno's family display such hatred and discrepancy towards the Jews while Bruno's innocence prevails him from seeing them from that negative perspective.
After chapter 18-update
My predictions does not seem to resemble the initial ideas as Bruno is now ready to go back to Berlin but he wishes to visit Shmuel on the other side of the fence as their final adventure together. He wants to do something special but at the same time, extremely risky as nobody knows that he will be going to the other side. His sneaky plans might backfire as might be caught by his parents while doing so.
After chapter19-update
After chapter 19, Bruno is now on the other side of the fence with Shmuel. His initial assumptions of the place was instantly shattered by what he's seeing up close. His bond with Shmuel made him stay longer than what he expected as he's suddenly forced to march with the Jews. Even in the middle of that frightening situation, he still hasn't let go of Shmuel and goes on into the unexpected journey.
After chapter 20, final chapter-update
The story ended with a tragic ending of Bruno who went missing after the march with Shmuel. This caused the despair among his family members, rarely and most extremely, towards Father as now he is put off by his work which was his priority at first. The story ended with a cliffhanger, leaving us readers to ponder on what really happened to Bruno? Also, what happened to Bruno's family members? Overall, the book made us all read between the lines, and last but not the least, reading from the perspective of the 9 year old, Bruno.
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