April 25
The chapter begins on a crowded bus racing through Hungary. Many of the Jews including Elie began to realize the trap they had fallen into, and their fear grew into hysteria. There was even a woman, Mrs. Schachter, who went completely mad and constantly claimed to see a fire. Soon she was bound by her fellow Jews but continued her insane proclamations.
Despite the atmosphere of hysteria, many remained silent for fear of the harsh Germans. Mrs. Schachter's condition worsened, so that not even her old friends or son could calm her. Soon the Jews reached Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most infamous of all concentration camps. There they saw the smoke rising from a great fire, like Mrs. Schachter had claimed.
This chapter really showed me the mental harm the Jews endured, not just the physical harm. After reading the events about Mrs. Schachter and her son, I saw how families were torn apart by the Holocaust. Elie's realistic descriptions really made me not just feel everyone's fear of dying, but also of the unknown that lied ahead.
3 comments:
The point you made about the families is absolutely true. They had to endure so much just because they were jewish. And i think it was the heat that got to the old lady. But it was especially wrong that they beat her.
Good job Tim. I thought the way you summarized this chapter was good. It was straight to point with lots of detials. I also liked how you made a connection to the chapter.
Nice job Tim. What you said about the Jews going through a tough time was well portrayed. Keep it up.
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