As Anne Frank once said,”In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart” can talk to all of us as a whole. During the Holocaust from 1933 to 1945, many were affected emotionally and physically in some cases. Literature can help us remember and honor the victims of the Holocaust because accounts of diary’s, newsletters and stories that tell the events based upon eyewitness accounts help us realize what happened during the time of the Holocaust. Remembering the past also helps us see points of views from both sides, allowing us to make a judgement on what happened, what caused the event, and why it affected the people and how. Many of the things that had happened brought a harsh time on others.
Looking back at the Holocaust, we may feel regret or sorrow, but either way, it was a dreadful period of time. In January of 1933, Hitler began to rule in Germany. During his time in ruling, Hitler begins to take away rights of Jews and their jobs. Six years into Hitler’s ruling, the Nazis trigger World War II to start. Many countries began to get involved …show more content…
When accepting the Nobel Peace prize, Wiesel wants to address that he doesn’t deserve the prize but everyone who fought back during the Holocaust. The prize meant nothing if he hadn’t talked about the others, who sacrifices made it possible to be there and honoring those who allowed him to accept the prize. Relating to another author, Art Spiegelman who wrote the graphic novel, Maus. This novel tells of Art’s experience through characters that resemble different people. Comparing these two, they both experienced rough times, learning to tell and speak for human rights. They do this gave them a purpose to become human right activists. Many who survived like Wiesel and Signalman helped to stop human right violations. This all helps in telling us the experiences of many people during Hitler’s
Looking back at the Holocaust, we may feel regret or sorrow, but either way, it was a dreadful period of time. In January of 1933, Hitler began to rule in Germany. During his time in ruling, Hitler begins to take away rights of Jews and their jobs. Six years into Hitler’s ruling, the Nazis trigger World War II to start. Many countries began to get involved …show more content…
When accepting the Nobel Peace prize, Wiesel wants to address that he doesn’t deserve the prize but everyone who fought back during the Holocaust. The prize meant nothing if he hadn’t talked about the others, who sacrifices made it possible to be there and honoring those who allowed him to accept the prize. Relating to another author, Art Spiegelman who wrote the graphic novel, Maus. This novel tells of Art’s experience through characters that resemble different people. Comparing these two, they both experienced rough times, learning to tell and speak for human rights. They do this gave them a purpose to become human right activists. Many who survived like Wiesel and Signalman helped to stop human right violations. This all helps in telling us the experiences of many people during Hitler’s