He looked the boy up and down as if he had never seen a child before and wasn't quite sure what he was supposed to do with one: eat it, ignore it or kick it down the stairs.
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In this quote from "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas," a character examines a boy as if he is unfamiliar with children, displaying confusion or uncertainty about how to react. The description suggests a lack of understanding or a sense of alienation, as the character considers extreme reactions like eating, ignoring, or mistreating the boy.
This moment highlights a theme of dehumanization and the disturbing detachment from empathy. The character's cold,...
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