The Holocaust Flashcards
List a passage that describes the following theme:
> Humankind is capable of the most wicked evil
Answers may vary
Example: “The SS women who guarded us in Venusberg were so utterly inhuman that we no longer feared death We feared life instead” (61)
List a passage that describes the following theme:
> Humans are capable of exceptional courage and kindness during the worst situations
Answers may vary.
Example: “There, in the very depths of insanity, for one precious moment, this woman of valor, the mother of Ruth, melted away some of my horror.” (60)
List a passage that describes the following theme:
> Humans possess amazing determination to survive in the most difficult times.
“Then we would fall down wherever we were. I would not want to get up again. But Blanca would not let e die in the snow. When the march would begin again, she would force me to my feet.” (50)
What is a possible theme of “I Promised I Would Tell?” List a passage that would describe this theme and how it is developed in the book.
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What is the purpose of the book, “I Promised I Would Tell?”
The purpose of the book is to tell others about the Holocaust in a way where Sonia can put the story into words. Also, the purpose is to tell others, so that it won’t happen again.
What was Sonia’s mother trying to tell Sonia to do before Sonia’s mother died?
Sonia’s mother told Sonia to tell the world about the Holocaust and the pain that the victims were going through. This was part of the reason the book was written.
How do people present the same information in different ways? What does each medium or way impact the audience?
People can write books, poems, make videos, or take pictures to present the same information. Often times, certain media impacts the audience in different ways. For instance, in a book, you can understand the imagery that the author is trying to present, while understanding the facts and knowing what happens. In a poem, you can get a sense of the tone the writer is trying to set up. In a video, you can clearly see what has happened and you can hear the tone in the speaker(s). Lastly, in a picture, you can see what has happened and the expressions on the faces of the people.
Which text do you think more strongly captures pieces of information?
Answers may vary. Make sure to describe your side with strong pieces of evidence and a strong explanation.
How did Nazis use propaganda?
Nazis used propaganda to make Jews look bad and to make Hitler look like a hero, establishing trust between him and the people.
