Elie and his other companions have been moved to Buna, which is a far better predicament than Auschwitz. the inmates agree on this saying "Buna is a very good camp. One can hold one's own here." And they were right, the work was far more easier at Buna than at the previous camps. The time in the camps has affected everyone in everywhere. When Elie was forced to get the gold crown out of his mouth, he had enough courage to extend the time limit. I do not believe he would have done something like this in Auschwitz.
Elie has been fortunate enough to be able to stay with his father throughout all of this. Even Elie says he is lucky through all of this. The Germans at this camp seem to be a little nicer than those from other camps. But only a little. They still do things that benefit them and hurt the prisoners at the same time.
It is amazing how people could with stand all this stuff that is happening. Elie got 25 lashes for laughing at one of the Germans in charge for his selfishness. But he takes with strength and stays strong. The same goes for those condemned to death in the camp. Each stayed strong in front of their companions. YOu do not want to show weakness to these people.
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Good summary brian. You explained a lot and gave your own oppinion on the whole thing. I think you should have added about the bombing that happend and you picture didnt show up, but it was good outline.
Great points. If i was in one of these concentration camps i don't think i could stay strong like that, but it would be easier if i had my parents. And i agree with the trash above me that a quote would've been nice
I was surprised you said so little about the hanging of the child. Probably the most important part of the chapter. But otherwise very good post.
Good summary of the section. i like how you added your emotions to it. Good job.
Good summary and good opinions. I liked the way you questioned the reason beheind the Holocaust. I think you should have talked more about the hanging of the child and the loss of faith though.
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