David
The colour of David's eyes
Grey
Besides prison guards, what kind of people is David most afraid of?
Children
How did David shield himself from pain before escaping the camp?
He tried not to think.
What does David wear on his feet?
He goes barefoot.
What does the English woman say that scares David?
She doesn't want to let him go.
What experiences of beauty does David have?
Seeing the coastal landscape and the Italian villages and people, hearing music.
How does David get food and money along the way?
He helps people - particularly tourists - and picks fruit from trees.
Why does the American hide the 2000 lira (money) in David's bundle?
He knows that David won't want to accept it if he offers it to him directly.
What does freedom require?
Being able to think, choose, and act for oneself, without others or your own need forcing you.
What has David not learned that all children know?
How to play.
Does David think it is possible for a person to be both stupid and good? Explain with an example.
Yes - the truck driver who doesn't know which woman to marry is an example.
How does beauty affect David?
It makes him cry, it makes him want to live, it makes him feel like a balloon (full of space, rising up!) it makes him happy
Name 4 of the 6 languages David can speak.
Bulgarian, English, French, Italian, German, Hebrew
Why does David hate the boy who attacks him?
AND why won't David fight back?
He hates him because he uses brute force.
He won't fight back because then he'll be just as bad as the boy.
What are some things David knows are evil?