What Is The Theme Of Chaos In The Devil's Arithmetic

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During World War two, chaos was quickly developed. Two different, skilled writers present to us important messages. There is much to learn from the two stories, The Devil’s Arithmetic By Jane Yolen, and “To The Little Polish Boy Standing With His Arms Up” By Peter L. Fischl. The two authors both write towards the atrocious time of World War Two when Nazis terrorize innocent people. They both describe the despicable Nazis who cause indescribable chaos.

In The Devil’s Arithmetic, Jane Yolen describes the lives of the Nazis’ victims and how we must all remember the sacrifices made for each person living today. Each Jew, in the book, dies with honor and fear. She teaches us about the traditions of Jews done today. Respect is made from the cognizant

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