Introduction: Born in May of 1921, Sophie Scholl was a German Lutheran student and teacher, as well as one of the most well-known anti-Nazi political activists. Sophie and her brother Hans Scholl were both members of the White Rose, one of the most respected freedom groups of all time.
Narration: In the spring of 1940, Sophie graduated from secondary school — but just barely. She often did not go to her classes because it was, as she said, “all Nazi indoctrination.” After finally graduating and writing her essay, “The Hand that Moved the Cradle, Moved the World,” she wanted to go to some university. Shortly thereafter, Sophie became a kindergarten teacher, partly because she hoped it to be considered an alternative to Reichsarbeitsdienst (National …show more content…
What we wrote and said is also believed by many others. They just don't dare express themselves as we did.”
Being found guilty of treason, Sophie, Hans, and fellow member Christoph Probst were all sentenced to death by guillotine — and on that same day, executed.
Although no testimony had been allowed, Sophie Scholl did manage to get in one last defense which has since become engrained in millions:
“How can we expect righteousness to prevail when there is hardly anyone willing to give himself up individually to a righteous cause? Such a fine, sunny day, and I have to go, but what does my death matter, if through us, thousands of people are awakened and stirred to action?”
Refutation: Not only did the Scholls succeed in building the masses up to resist the Nazis, but they did so without harming a single person. They never invoked violence and never threatened those they were speaking about. Everything was done quietly by the group of five young adults and one professor. This is what separates the White Rose from other groups. Not many — especially in their situation — have had as much courage as to speak up against the entire nation of evil men. And what’s better: it
Narration: In the spring of 1940, Sophie graduated from secondary school — but just barely. She often did not go to her classes because it was, as she said, “all Nazi indoctrination.” After finally graduating and writing her essay, “The Hand that Moved the Cradle, Moved the World,” she wanted to go to some university. Shortly thereafter, Sophie became a kindergarten teacher, partly because she hoped it to be considered an alternative to Reichsarbeitsdienst (National …show more content…
What we wrote and said is also believed by many others. They just don't dare express themselves as we did.”
Being found guilty of treason, Sophie, Hans, and fellow member Christoph Probst were all sentenced to death by guillotine — and on that same day, executed.
Although no testimony had been allowed, Sophie Scholl did manage to get in one last defense which has since become engrained in millions:
“How can we expect righteousness to prevail when there is hardly anyone willing to give himself up individually to a righteous cause? Such a fine, sunny day, and I have to go, but what does my death matter, if through us, thousands of people are awakened and stirred to action?”
Refutation: Not only did the Scholls succeed in building the masses up to resist the Nazis, but they did so without harming a single person. They never invoked violence and never threatened those they were speaking about. Everything was done quietly by the group of five young adults and one professor. This is what separates the White Rose from other groups. Not many — especially in their situation — have had as much courage as to speak up against the entire nation of evil men. And what’s better: it