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Lawrence Langer/ "Holocaust Testimonies"
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A 5 page review of Lawrence Langer's Holocaust Testimonies. In this book, Langer utilizes oral narratives from Holocaust survivors to examine the process of memory in relation to self. No additional sources cited.
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Learning to Forgive
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This 6 page paper discusses Simon Wiesenthal’s book “The Sunflower,” which describes his ordeal when a dying Nazi begs for his forgiveness. The paper also discusses the concept of “Tzedakah,” how it differs from charity and how it fits into Maimonides’ ladder. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Leni Riefenstahl's "Triumph Of The Will": Documentaries And Objectivity
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8 pages in length. Documentaries are often assumed to be objective renderings of reality, yet they invariably offer a specific point of view. This point is clearly illustrated in Leni Riefenstahl's film Triumph of the Will, one of the most morally and legally controversial documentaries ever made. Chronicling the 1934 session of Nazi Party Congress, Triumph of the Will has long been interpreted as propaganda for Hitler's reign, which caused it to be banned for more than three decades. Riefenstahl, who was commissioned by Hitler to cover the events, captured such power and intimidation that her film was feared by all who experienced it, inasmuch as it presented myriad issues that could not easily be dismissed. For example, was Triumph of the Will truly Nazi propaganda or rather a propaganda film given life by a non-Nazi woman? Indeed, the line was thin with regard to the underlying objective, an element that more than angered hierarchical Nazi propagandists. No additional sources cited.
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Lessons from the Holocaust
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One writer's emotional reaction -- reflecting upon the content of a course entitled "Literature of the Holocaust" and discussing in great detail what various works meant in terms of their contributive value. The writer realizes that the Holocaust must never be forgotten nor underplayed in the pages of history. Mentioned are the writings of Primo Levi, Elie Wiesel, and even a few guest speakers who had survived the Holocaust. No Bibliography.
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Levi & De Bernieres/On War
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A 5 page essay that address two novels. The writer argues that Primo Levi in his novel If Not Now, When? And Louis de Bernieres with his novel Cordelli's Mandolin present two narratives in which the protagonists are engaged in warfare, but are basically opposed to war. In exploring how these two men reconcile their beliefs with their activities, as well as how they maintain their connection to life, these authors each makes a profound statement concerning how humanity can exist within the framework of war. No additional sources cited.
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Mass Society Theory: How much does it affect us?
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This 5 page paper discusses the way mass society mentality affects our society as a whole. We are familiar with the effect it had on the Nazi foothold years ago but is it also seeping into modern cultures? A new system is suggested and outlined. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: CWMassMe.rtf

Maus & Schinder's List
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A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares Art Spiegelman's Maus (volumes I and II) and Steven Spielberg's film Schindler's List, which are both visually representations of the Holocaust. In both cases, the creators of these works employ the specific properties of their medium to better convey their personal vision of the meaning and reality of the horrors of genocide. Spiegelman's visual form is the graphic novel (the generic term of "comic book" seems hardly applicable). He employs text (often in the form of "bubbles" that show what characters think of say), but in addition to images, dialogue boxes and commentary, there are also maps of Poland and the camps, diagrams of hideouts, and real photographs from Spiegelman's family album. Spielberg, of course, employs cinematic tools, using sight, color, sound, music and visual effects to convey his personal sense of the tragedy. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khmaus.rtf

MAUS / A [Holocaust] Surviror's Tale I and II
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A 9 page exploration of the two works of Art Spiegelman ('cartoon book' depictions of Holocaust events) with a particular emphasis on the symbolism of the animal characters the author uses to represent the persecuted and the persecutors in World War II. No other sources are listed.
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Michael Berenbaum's "The World Must Know : The History Of The Holocaust As Told In The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum," Christopher R. Browning's "Ordinary Men : Reserve Police Battalion 101 And The Final Solution In Pola
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses German participation in the Holocaust as it relates to these three books. No additional sources cited.
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Moral Indifference, The Holocaust & The Directive for Genocide
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A 6 page paper supporting the thesis that socialization and moral indifference have led to a lack of concentration on the major elements that have underscored the actions of leaders resulting in the Holocaust of Nazi Germany as well as atrocities in Central America and Vietnam. The writer supports the premise that it is possible for such conditions to occur again unless actions are taken to prevent emerging institutionalized complacency. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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