Chapter 15: Something He Shouldn't Have Done

(163) Why doesn't Bruno like Kotler? What does he observe and not understand about Kotler when his father is away?
Bruno doesn't like Kotler because he calls him little man and also because Kotler acts like its his house when Father is away. Bruno doesn't understand why Kotler pretends its his house and runs the place when father is away.
(163) What is meant when Kotler uses the cliche 'Don't worry, this one knows which side his bread is buttered on.'?
To be loyal to the person or thing that will benefit you the most
(165) How would you describe the interaction between Kotler and Bruno?
I would describe the interaction to be awkward and one sided, its Kotler asking all the question and Bruno just answering them and not saying anything else.
(166) What surprise does Bruno get?
Bruno is surprised that Shmuel is in his house in his kitchen
(167) How is juxtaposition used when Bruno compares his hand to Shmuel's?
Juxtaposition is used when Bruno compares his hands with Shmuel because Bruno's are lively and full and fat and Shmuels are skeleton like and skinny and horrible.
(168-9) Does Bruno understand the pressure that Shmuel is under?
No not at all, he thinks its a very laid back situation and Shmuel and can to him and eat etc.
(171-2) What dramatic situation unfolds and what is Bruno's reaction?
Kotler walks in to see the two boys talking and he also Kotler starts yelling at Shmuel, Bruno's reaction to this is him just standing there stunned not knowing why its all happening.
(173-4) What does Bruno think of himself because of the way he reacts? How is the major theme 'fear' portrayed in this scene? What does it do to Bruno and Shmuel?
Bruno thinks of himself as a coward and hes ashamed of himself for not standing up for his friend. The major theme fear is portrayed in this scene because Bruno is fearful of Kotler and doesn't want to be in trouble and doesn't know what to do and goes back to them "better him and me" form of mind. What this does to Bruno and Shmuel is have an awkward sort of barrier because Shmuel knows that Bruno will not stick up for him even though he forgives Bruno later on.
(175) What does Bruno say that prompts Shmuel to offer his hand in friendship? How is this symbolic?
He says hes sorry again and again and the last times he says it he refers to Shmuel as his friend and says he's ashamed of himself. This is symbolic because its the first time they've touched and also the first time they've refereed to each other as friends.