Chapter 7

How is the mother's defence of Herr Roller entirely ironic?
The fact that mother defends Herr Roller as being a wonderful human being before he suffered his conditions is ironic to her ignorance of herself and the Nazis of how the Jews were human beings before Hitler decided to place the blame upon them.
What role does Kotler represent historically in the novel? (think beyond being a soldier)
Kotler might represent the German army as he is described as being in top physical condition and how he used to have his uniform well orientated and organised. This is shown by how he is described by Bruno and the juxtaposition demonstrated when he is currently described as being hot and messy.
What character is Kotler juxtaposed with in this chapter? What effect does it have on understanding each of these characters?
Kotler is juxtaposed to Pavel, as in one being a German officer and one being a Jew. This juxtaposition highlights the way the Nazis treated the Jews and their thoughts and perceptions about their people.
How would you compare the interaction Bruno has with Pavel to all the other interactions Bruno has had with adults?
The interaction between Bruno and Pavel compared to the interactions between Kotler and Pavel are drastically different. Bruno treats Pavel like he treated Maria after hearing about her life and treats him like another person juxtaposed to how Kotler treats him.
Why is juxtaposition a key technique employed in Holocaust texts? How has it been used in The Boy in the Striped PJ's?
Juxtaposition is a key technique  employed in most Holocaust texts due to the need to highlight the class differences of the Jews compared to the Nazis. Juxtaposition is used to highlight key differences and highlight them, juxtaposition can be used to show the balance of power and is often used in Holocaust texts to demonstrate the differences of the Jews and the Nazis. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is no different as it has several instances of juxtaposition to highlight the differences of Bruno to Gretel, Kotler to Pavel, Father to Mother and many other different situations.