The Influence Of The Nazi Regime

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Even the kindest hearts were soon to be overcome by evil and so they were. The Nazi regime influenced many people, some by choice, others by fear. The gentle and calm teacher allowed the Nazi’s to conquer her kind spirit turning her into an anxious persecutor. “Then, suddenly, their teacher changed she became nervous and angry, she shouted, things fell from her hands…” (Chapt 2, pg.15). Although she did not think the Jews deserved to be mistreated, she still did so to survive.
“… Aryan children shouldn't dirty their hands with such filth”, the teacher continued.”

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