Chattahoochee River
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Ch.3 Animals
In this chapter, I noticed a dramatic shift in character in the Jews from humans to animals. Everything going on around them-- the fires, the soldiers, the cries-- gives the Jews a reason to fear for their lives. And in this state of fear, they are compliant with the Nazi soldiers. The Jews do not hesitate when instructed to do something. They become dogs, loyal to their masters, fearful of being stricken for disobedience.
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I agree that it seems as if the Nazis have successfully broken down the Jews and have convinced them to feel as if they are less than human. It seems that the Jews are now acting on instinct, such as fear, in order to survive. This is possibly why there has not been a revolt, in fear of the consequences.
ReplyDeleteI agree with both of you. The Jews are listening to their "masters" in fear of being punished. The Germans are basically running a circus and the Jews are the animals performing in the show. The Jews performing their acts exactly as they practiced(or repeating their routine) because they fear execution.
ReplyDeleteI think your comparison to dogs is quite interesting. I never really thought of it that way, but you're right. They are so scared that they've become "loyal" and compliant to whatever the Nazis want them to do. I guess when people treat you one way, you start to just accept it and become that thing.
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