Is pavel shmeuls father in the boy in the striped pajamas?

Yes, Pavel is a character in "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas." He is a Jewish man who works as a servant in the house of the commandant, Bruno's father. Pavel's past as a doctor is revealed through his interactions with the boys, highlighting the tragic circumstances faced by those in the camp. His character serves to illustrate the stark contrast between the lives of the Nazi officers and the suffering of the Jewish prisoners.