https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef 10 Book Snaps from Parallel Journeys en-us 2019-03-25 14:32:49 UTC 2024-10-15 10:19:11 UTC hello@padlet.com 10020110 https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920391 1
In this scene the author tells the readers about the start of multiple families. She explains that most of the people would be killed in a short period of time. This provokes interest, and adds suspense to the book. The reader wants to find out what tragedy happened that had killed so much of the family.  This also foreshadows the events of the holocaust, where millions are killed.]]> 2019-04-24 21:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920391 10020110 https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920400 2 In this scene two boys are taking part in a government led event to persecute Jews. During their brutal fun, one of their Uncles tries to stop them, and tells them to leave. This causes some doubt in Alfons, who wonders if he would have continued to destroy Jews property.  This scene left an impression on me that changed my view of Germans during the Holocaust. Some people actively stood up for the Jews, and helped them. This was surprising to me, and provoked interest into the lives of Germans that stood up for Jews.]]> 2019-04-24 21:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920400 10020110 https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920419 3 In this scene the reader is told of the conditions of Hitler Youth. This reveals the strict rules that the German children lived by. To me this was a very interesting scene, that showed more in how Germans were treated during the Holocaust. I found it strange that Hitler would treat the youth of his “Master Race” so harshly. I had thought that the lives of Germans would be easy and enjoyable.]]> 2019-04-24 21:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920419 10020110 https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920429 4 In this scene the author elaborates on how concentration camps spread, and their use. They mention that the camps would kill millions of people. This fact was very impactful to me. The passage’s tone is very emotionless and monotone. This may be to show the reader how many people saw these camps. They recognized the horror, and turned a blind eye, feeling little for the people being persecuted.]]> 2019-04-24 21:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920429 10020110 https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920439 5 In this scene, the author shows how some Jews lost hope after all that happened to them. Around Helen, many were bowing down to the Nazi regime because they felt they could do nothing. This scene is important, as it shows how many Jews felt during the Holocaust. This gives insight into how the Germans broke the Jews, eventually leading them to death. This scene gives the entire story meaning, showing the effect of everything that the Germans did on the mental states of the Jews.]]> 2019-04-24 21:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920439 10020110 https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920446 6 In this scene some of the Jews are transferred to a work camp where no killing is involved. They are treated better than at other camps, although not good. This scene reminded me of another book, “The Wise Mans Fear,” where one character deals with unfortunate circumstances, saying that “half a loaf is better than none at all.” Although in her circumstances it was a choice between an unreliable patron vs no one, not a matter of being forced into a labor camp. The theme still holds, looking at something with an optimistic view can make it better.]]> 2019-04-24 21:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920446 10020110 https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920454 7 In this scene, Alfons is given responsibility for a large group of soldiers. This shows the amount of stress put on young people in Germany. At 16 given responsibility for many so people to lead. This later gives meaning to the story in a parallel, where Alfons feels responsible for so much death and prejudice. This scene gives Alfons’ character more depth and later gives more impact to the meaning of the story,]]> 2019-04-24 21:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920454 10020110 https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920473 8 In this scene, Alfons finally accepts his nations defeat in the war. This is a major point in his character ark. After believeing In his country blindly, he finally decides to put it to rest. This scene starts to redeem Alfons in my eyes for the blood he drew, as he realizes he was wrong. He embraces the failure and does not try to resist, which may  stir empathy for his character.]]> 2019-04-24 21:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920473 10020110 https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920482 9 In this scene, Helen forces her will on a driver to find her daughter. This scene shows the major growth in Helens character, not afraid to fight back at all. In this scene, Helen acts as a personification of all people that stand in the face of prejudice. Perhaps this symbolizes that people will stand up against prejudice for others in light of the Holocaust. That all should realize the rights that should be guaranteed to all humans. ]]> 2019-04-24 21:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920482 10020110 https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920492 10 In this paragraph the reader is told about the lasting thoughts of a Holocaust survivor. This is the last paragraph of the main story in the book, giving resolution to the readers. The readers are told to remember the events of the holocaust. This call to action makes the book more memorable and impactful to the reader. It ends the gruesome events of the book on a bittersweet note, recognizing the miracle that some survived, along with the tragedy they endured. ]]> 2019-04-24 21:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/10020110/k1v805186lef/wish/353920492