Primo Levi achieves his purpose in the poem Shema by using a certain point of view, imagery, and figurative language. Levi’s wants to convey the idea that people who are fortunate should remember the struggle victims of the holocaust faced and pass on the story to one’s children. Shema is written in the second point of view. This different view is when the piece of literature is directed towards the individual reading the writing, or in other words “you”. When the poem is written this way, there is most likely an emotional connection between the poet and the audience. In the third stanza Levi states, “I commend these words to you.” The poet speaks directly to the author creating a unique connection with the audience.
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