At the beginning of the novel, Bruno is presented as a disgruntled, naive adolescent. He is upset to learn that his family is leaving Berlin, and when he arrives at his new house, he comments on how desolate and cold it is. Bruno misses his old friends and thinks that his family's decision to leave Berlin was a terrible mistake. Bruno displays his childhood innocence by naively referring to the house as Out-With, and he does not understand anything about his new environment. Bruno does not realize the significance of his father's position or various relationships amongst the housemaids, soldiers, and prisoners. He doesn't understand why Maria is afraid to speak her mind, or why Pavel looks so unhappy all of the time. Bruno is continually complaining about his new house and tries to manipulate his family into leaving Auschwitz. He is also presented as a curious individual who is anxious to explore and entertain himself. Bruno even builds himself a tire-swing to try to occupy his time. Bruno is an obedient child but decides to push his limits by walking along the fence at Auschwitz against his father's commands.
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