Why does Mother feel they should never have let the Fury come to dinner?

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Boy in Striped Pajamas

Asked by Ruby M #939302 on 10/14/2019 10:42 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 10/14/2019 12:50 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/14/2019 12:50 PM

On Page 38, Mother says, "We should never have let the Fury come to dinner..... some people and their determination to get ahead."

Mother is upset that the family has to move. This scene takes place just as the family is ready to get in the car and leave for Auschwitz.

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