The Treaty of Versailles was written shortly after World War I ended, on June 28th, 1919. The Treaty of Versailles ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers. Basically written to get revenge on Germany for their role in World War I, the Treaty was an extremely controversial document (Roberts). Countries against … Read more
When Elie says “That is what concentration camp life had made of me”, this shows how he’s been beaten down to the core. At the beginning of the novel, Elie was EXTREMELY religious and would do anything for god. But when he goes to the camps, he slowly starts losing his faith, up to the … Read more
In 2016 the United States will elect a new president. As the campaigns of each candidate hits full stride the voters are bombarded by ideals of American nationalism, rallying members of the respective party to their cause. Nationalism in any form can be both a good and bad aspect of a State’s identity. What a … Read more
Hans Hubermann and the rest of the unit were entering a truck which was transporting them back to camp. During their travel Rein Zucker wanted to be seated at the exit of the truck. Since Rein already had a hatred for Hans he confronted him. Instead of Hans supporting the argument accumulating he decided just … Read more
Coming just two decades after the last great global conflict, the Second World War was the most widespread and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries and resulting in more than 50 million military and civilian deaths. The war had affected many other countries other than just Germany. Ones of those countries being … Read more
In the totalitarian future of 1984 by Orwell the ruling party controls it’s people by means of repression, inclusive management over language and history, and utter manipulation of individual ideas and thoughts. The party’s strength is received by it’s power over the people and as a result the people believing in the party. With the … Read more
On March 15, 1942 There is a farmer with an undying loyalty to the Nazi party. When he was a small boy he had a very wealthy family. When the war broke out and it made lots of propaganda for Germany to influence. The propaganda influence them to sell the majority and give it to … Read more
How is Hitler youth so important to Hitler ? Hitler youth will be remembered and it was important due to their ages , their believes and their practices for and to become the group they were. To began with , Hitler youth was an IMPORTANT group because it was a group of children that so … Read more
Join the army to support the Nazis in the war or they went on spirit rallies to rouse up Germany’s spirits and remind everyone of the Nazi’s goal: punish the Jews. Before all of this, Jews living in Germany were peaceful with the Germans. Jews were law-abiding citizens and were having a decent life. Until … Read more
A fought between the Allied and Axis powers, World War II involved almost all nations. It was known as the “largest and most destructive conflict fought in human history”. No other war has had a higher death rate than World War II. World War II all started with what is known as the Great Depression … Read more
In the opening passages of Dasa Drndic’s Trieste, an elderly woman, Haya Tedeschi, sits in a rocking chair in her third story apartment in the Northern Italian town of Gorizia, close to the port of Trieste: Is that the chair whimpering or is it me? She asks the deep emptiness, which, like every emptiness, spreads … Read more
While the above delineates why the United States began to support britain and wage economic war on the Germans, it does not explain fully why the United States actually entered World War II as a combative power. However, an analysis of the goals and strategies of major powers at this point can help supplement the … Read more
All the terror attacks that the news broadcasters speak about have gone unpunished because nothing much has been done to fight ISIS. ISIS has many names like ISIL and Daesh. ISIS was a sub unit in Al Qaeda who broke off to pursue their own goals. ISIS’s goal for the past few years have been … Read more
Germany’s economy was at an rapid downpour. “In 1913 the government was spending approximately 20. 5 marks per resident”. Many families could not even afford a loaf of bread, which cost 250 marks in January 1923, cost over 200 thousand marks in November of 1923. Germany did not pay its reparations, in January 1923 French … Read more
The dehumanization of Eliezer by the Nazis in Night by Elie Wiesel In Night, by Elie Wiesel, a young boy, by the name of Eliezer, becomes a victim of the Nazi’s cruelty and abuse. Because of the abusive treatment Eliezer witnesses and endures at the hands of the Nazis during WWII, he is stripped of … Read more
Emperor Vader By: Daniel Lim What if Vader had won against Obi-Wan? How would the galaxy be like? Hey thanks for all the reviews and comments! Really appreciate them! Rated: Fiction T – English – Sci-Fi – Anakin Skywalker, Padme Amidala – Chapters: 6 – Words: 6,635 – Reviews: 20 – Favs: 24 – Follows: … Read more
In the speech, “Perils of Indifference,” Elie Wiesel, the author of Night, conveys his message that indifference entices inhumanity as a lack of acknowledgement to one’s suffering is advantageous to an assailant and provides “no elicit response. ” Therefore, the individual with a sense of indifference is a determining factor in others’ distress for the … Read more
Oskar Schindler stated, “I hated the brutality, the sadism, and the insanity of Nazism. I just couldn’t stand by and see people destroyed. I did what I could, what I had to do, what my conscience told me I must do. That’s all there is to it. Really, nothing more” (AZ Quotes 1). During World … Read more
Donald L. Niewyk’s fifth and sixth chapters both deal more with outside perspectives and outside reactions than it does with those who were persecuted. The fifth chapter, “Bystander Reactions,” offers four different arguments as to why bystanders acted they way they did during the Holocaust. The sixth chapter, “Possibilities of Rescue,” discusses three different viewpoints … Read more
What you are about to see in the film City Lights (1931) is a funny and emotional motion picture. This is an extraordinary silent film; it is poetic, moving, and tender. Charlie Chaplin is a master at comedic pantomime, conveying everything he does without the necessity of actually talking, but through the universal language of … Read more
The year is 1938, officials are going thought all your family’s precious artifacts, taking them without your consent just because you are Jewish. This was the reality for Maria Altman and her family in Austria, now under Nazi Germany’s control. The Nazi officials take family heirlooms, that are worth thousands, a diamond necklace that once … Read more
“The consequence of this is that I’m always finding humans at their best and worst. I see their ugly and their beauty, and I wonder how the same thing can be both. (Death)” Markus Zusak, The Book Thief Markus Zusak is a writer best known for the worldwide known book The Book Thief (also translated … Read more
Throughout history, music has played a significant role in every culture. Since the beginning, humans have used music to express themselves and their surroundings. What began as simple tribal rhythms, music has slowly evolved into complex styles, such as classical, jazz, rap, and rock. While these styles are all unique and different, they are all … Read more
During this week’s reading, the true dynamics of administrative evil got very interesting. I gathered the primary focus was to institute the nature and structure of management and administration related to the Holocaust. The authors’ intent was to show the impact of state power, authority, and advances in the modern age. Adams and Balfour, were … Read more
Raif Badawi was sentenced to 10 years in jail, 1000 lashes and a 10 year ban on appearing in media outlets. What for you ask? Simply for criticising Islam. Raif started up a website promoting women’s rights and critiqueuing the state religion. As he is a vocal atheist, Raif is now threatened with a beheading … Read more