| Moral
Indifference, The Holocaust & The Directive for Genocide : A 6 page paper
supporting the thesis that socialization and moral indifference have led to a lack
of concentration on the major elements that have underscored the actions of leaders
resulting in the Holocaust of Nazi Germany as well as atrocities in Central America and
Vietnam. The writer supports the premise that it is possible for such conditions to
occur again unless actions are taken to prevent emerging institutionalized complacency.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Porpora.wps
The German Question : A 4 page paper
that discusses the relationship between the Third Reich and the Weimer Democracy with
today's European situation. The works of Bracher, Dobkowski and Walliman, and Sweitzer are
discussed in light of the "big business" philosophies then and now, and the
remaining German question around a centralized and unified Germany. Bibliography lists 5
bibliographical references. Germnecn.wps
Sociopolitical Causes Of The Holocaust :
This 6 page report provides a geopolitical analysis of pre-WWII Germany and the factors
that led to the Holocaust. What were the factors that led to the mass consciousness bent
on the annihilation of the Jewish people and Hitler’s rise to power? Only the most
brief overview of one of the most horrendous events in history can be contained in six
pages.Holopa.wps
Polish Anger & The Holocaust :
A 5 page paper on the writings of Polish Holocaust survivor Tadeusz Borowski in his book "This
Way for the Gas, Ladies and Gentlemen." The paper concludes that Borowski’s
refusal to separate the prisoners and captors into victims and villains has to do with his
own sense of shame as a non-Jew as well as his sense of Jews as "outsiders".
Bibliography lists 1 source. Polisang.wps
Hitler’s Degenerate Art Exhibition :
A 6 page paper in which the writer provides an overview of the elements leading up to the
German "Degenerate Art Exhibiton" of 1937, in which the Nazi's displayed
and then destroyed the art works of major modernists artists. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Degenart.wps
Kristallnacht / Turning Point In The
Holocaust : A 9 page paper discussing Kristallnacht, the events that led up to it
and why it was such an important turning point in the Holocaust. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Kristal.wps
Adolf Hitler / The Man, The Demon :
A 6 page discussion of Adolf Hitler, his life and his atrocities. Hitler’s background
and twisted philosophies are expounded upon. Bibliography lists four sources. Hitdemon.wps
Hitler's Rise To Power : 6 pages in
length. A discussion of Germany during the 1920's and early 1930's - with focus on how
economic conditions facilitated Hitler's rise to power. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Germecon.wps
Hitler’s Rise to Power -- 1921-1933 :
An 11 page paper discussing the background of Hitler’s rise to power in the 1920s and
early 1930s. It considers the social, economic, and emotional factors that contributed to
the development of the Third Reich. Bibliography lists five sources. Hitrise.wps
Hitler And The Voters : A 7 page paper
that considers why people voted for Hitler between 1928 and 1932. The writer suggests that
Hitler's personal characteristics and his ideologies were supported by the economic and
political climate of his day and that people voted for him because they needed relief from
their existing political and economic situations. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Hitler.doc
The Negative Use of Propaganda By Hitler
And Others : A 7 page paper in which the writer discusses the negative uses of
political propaganda throughout 20th century history. A sizable portion of this discussion
focuses upon propaganda used on the Austrians during German occupation, Hitler's
propaganda-based manipulation of his own country in Nazi Germany, the 1990's-era
Bosnian/Chechen conflicts, etc; Bibliography lists 4 sources. Propagan.wps
Adolf Hitler / The Man, The Demon :
A 6 page discussion of Adolf Hitler, his life and his atrocities. Hitler’s background
and twisted philosophies are expounded upon. Bibliography lists four sources. Hitdemon.wps
Adolf Hitler, A Study In Tyranny / Book
Review : A 5 page discussion and review of Allan Bullock's biography of the person
who would come to be known as the 20th century's most evil individual. The book examines
Hitler's reign in terms of political theory and ideology -- outlining how he represented a
definitive example genuine tyranny. No Bibliography or additional sources used. Hitlerty.wps
Adolf Hitler and His Terrible Psychology
: A 7 page analytical discussion of Adolf Hitler as depicted by the authors of two
books : "The Mind Of Adolph Hitler" by Walter C. Langer and "The
Psychopathic God" by Robert G.L. Waite. The writer specifically examines the
underlying psychological reasons for the Nazi leader's titanic will to power and discusses
why we must never let such a man achieve greatness again. Hitlerbk.wps
Hitler’s ‘SS’ In The 1930s
: A 15 page analysis of the political situation in Germany in the 1930s, and what part
the SS played in Hitler’s rise to power, including the power struggle that went on
between the SA and SS. Bibliography lists 9 sources. SS1930.wps
Resistance To The Third Reich : A 10
page research paper on the resistance efforts of two German pastors, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
and Martin Niemöller. Both were held in Nazi concentration camps; Bonhoeffer was executed
only 11 days before the camp was liberated by U.S. troops. Niemöller was released with
the liberation by U.S. troops, and continued to be outspoken on pulpit responsibility
until his death in 1984. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Reichres.wps
Book Analysis / Shirer's The Rise and Fall of
the Third Reich : A 15 page critique of Shirer's book. The critique considers
Shirer's use of his own personal experiences, Nazi documentation and visual representation
of their own operations in support of an argument in support of the work as a good
representation of historical fact. The argument is contrasted to arguments against the
validity of most written history. No additional sources cited. Thirdr.wps
"Hitler: The Path to Power" by
Charles Bracelen Flood : This 6 page report discusses the 1989 book that details
the life and persona of Adolf Hitler before his rise to power in Germany. Bibliography
lists only the book itself as a source. Cbflood.wps
Organization of Nazi Concentration Camps
: The organization inherent in the Nazi agenda is addressed in this 25 page study. All
death camps are explored, as well as the concentration camp Dachau of which there
is a major focus. The structure of the camps, as well as the entire operation, is
described. Some Nazi theory is discussed, including major concepts and terminology used
within the camp boundaries. Bibliography lists 17 sources. Dachau.wps
Dachau Museum : 5 pages in length.
Of all the horrific historical memories, nothing evokes the sense of terror and dismay
more than that of Nazi concentration camps. Dachau stands out as being the first to
inflict tremendous mental, physical and emotional suffering upon the Jews who lived during
Hitler’s reign. As such, it carries with it a significant amount of memories that
could not be allowed to merely perish over time; rather, a museum has been erected to pay
tribute to those men, women and children who endured unspeakable cruelty at the hands of
the Nazi regime. The writer discusses what museum visitors will experience at Dachau.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Dachau2.wps
Auschwitz -- Human Strength in the Face of
Insurmountable Odds : 7 pages in length. In WWII the tragedy that unfolded in
regards to the Holocaust was horribly atrocious. Many died in unimaginable ways. The
hideousness that the Germans demonstrated was beyond comprehension to the outside world.
It was undoubtedly far worse for the victims within who witnessed the acts against
humanity every day as they somehow survived the concentration camps. Some survived by
aiding the Nazis, but most survived by luck or sheer force of will. While it cannot be
assumed that there are no great emotional scars remaining for the survivors, some of whom
have taken their own lives since, it is quite evident that the strength many of these
survivors demonstrated was insurmountable in the face of devastating odds. Bibliography
lists 6 sources. Ausch.wps
Book Review / "Ordinary Men" : This
5 page report analytically reviews Christopher Browning's book entitled "Ordinary
Men"-- an insightful look at how a few "common" people with no prior record
of violence became blood-thirsty Nazis during wartime. Browning studied the war records of
Nazi Police Battalion 101 to write this book and makes a very strong point of the fact
that the Holocaust can literally happen anywhere..that any group of people can
become Nazis and that these were, after all, just "Ordinary Men"... No
Bibliography. Ordinary.wps
The Holocaust & The Dutch : 9
pages in length. An analytical discussion of the minimal role that the Dutch played in
hiding Jewish people during the Holocaust. The writer proposes that accounts such as
"The Diary of Anne Frank" have led us to believe that the people of Holland
played a much larger role in helping out than they actually did. A comparative analysis is
made between rebel groups and Nazi synthesizers in World War II's Holland. Statistical
data is provided and cited. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Holodutc.wps
Diary of Anne Frank / Psychological
Development : A 5 page essay analyzing Anne Frank's development as an adolescent
in relation to Erikson's psychosocial stages. We can see, despite her circumstances, Anne
travels through three stages of development. She experiences the same conflicts as most
people her age and reaches the same conclusions. Bibliography included. Annefran.wps
Film Review / ‘‘Diary Of Anne Frank"
: A 3 page review of the movie in which the writer provides a brief plot summary and
examines the question of whether or not the movie accurately represents the history of the
time period it depicts. Diaryofa.wps
Oppression / Anne Frank Compared With Chief
Joseph : A thoughtful, 5 page look at the similarities between the oppressions of
Anne Frank and those of Chief Joseph. The writer defines ‘oppression’ and then
provides illustrative examples of how each individual suffered its persecuting spell. No
bibliography. Franket.wps
Genocide of Native American Compared to that
of the Jews in World War II :
A 5 page overview of definition of "genocide" in terms on Native American
history when compared with Jewish history in World War II. Makes extensive reference to,
and rebuts the philosophies of Steven Katz, author of "The Holocaust in a Historical
perspective". Concludes that the Native American peoples experienced genocide just as
assuredly as did the Jews in World War II. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Najew.wps
Raul Wallenberg / Saving Jewish Lives
: A 4 page overview of the accomplishments of Raul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat who
saved tens of thousands of Jewish lives, in World War II. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Raulwall.wps
Cognitive Dissonance / Applied To Those Who
Saved The Jews : In 6 pages the author discusses the concept of cognitive
dissonance as it applies to those who saved the Jews from the Holocaust. It is posited
that cognitive dissonance makes a person want to right a wrong in order to change a
distasteful situation. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Cogdiss.wps
Primo Levi’s "Survival in
Auschwitz" / Literature of a Witness : A 6 page essay that explores why Primo
Levi chose to write Survival in Auschwitz using literary techniques instead of
writing it as a strictly journalistic account. Levi.wps
Yaffa Eliach’s "Hasidic Tales of
the Holocaust" / The Power of Faith & Hope :
This 6 page paper discusses three of the stories told by Yaffa Eliach in
"Hasidic Tales of the Holocaust." The three stories illustrate the power of
faith and hope to restore the world, even during and after a horror such as the Holocaust.
Only one source other than the book itself is cited in the bibliography. Eliach.wps
Holocaust Literature / Hidden Lives,
"Passing" and Escape : An 8 page paper that provides an overview of
three works of Holocaust literature (The Last Jews Of Berlin, Dry Tears, &
When Memory Comes) and considers the common themes presented. Bibliography lists 3
sources. Hollit.wps
The Holocaust & Literature / Comparative
Studies : A 4 page analytical comparison of firsthand views and impressions of the
Holocaust as illustrated by the writings of Primo Levi in his "Survival in
Auschwitz" and Elie Wiesel in "Night." The writer finds Levi's book to be
less emotional than Wiesel's. Holobook.wps
Wiesel & Levi / Two Views On The
Holocaust : A 10 page research paper which analyzes the work of the two most
preeminent witnesses to the Holocaust-Elie Wiesel and Primo Levi. The writer looks
specifically at The Drowned and the Saved by Levi and the Night, Dawn,
Day trilogy by Wiesel, and demonstrates that although these two men went through
similar experiences, their ultimate orientation to those experiences are extremely
different. Bibliography lists 5 sources. 2viewsh.wps
Two Different Sides of Night /Comparing Wiesel
& Vonnegut : A 5 page comparison of Elie Wiesel’s Night and
Kurt Vonnegut’s Mother Night. The paper shows that while both books are about
the Holocaust, they depict suffering in different ways because of the degree to which the
central characters are able to find meaning in their lives. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Wiesvon.wps
MAUS / A [Holocaust] Survivor’s Tale I
: A 10 page overview of the horrors lived by one family of Holocaust survivors as
revealed in MAUS I -- a cartoon book by Art Spiegelman. A brief background of Hitler's
philosophy regarding the Jewish people during World War II is provided. Bibliography list
two sources other than the book. Maus.wps
MAUS / A [Holocaust] Surviror’s Tale I and
II : A 9 page exploration of the two works of Art Spiegelman ("cartoon
book" depictions of Holocaust events) with a particular emphasis on the symbolism of
the animal characters the author uses to represent the persecuted and the persecutors in
World War II. No other sources are listed. Maussymb.wps
Elie Wiesel / Voice Of The Holocaust : A
10 page overview of the life and contributions of Elie Wiesel, holocaust survivor, Nobel
Prize winner, and prolific writer. Includes a one page briefing of the most important
aspects of Wiesel. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Holovoic.wps
Eli Wiesel’s "Night" /
Understanding Concentration Camps : The selected passage introduces the reader to
the concentration camp, just as the experience it describes was Eli Wiesel's introduction.
The imagery is extremely powerful. This 6 page paper examines the reference to the
crematorium within this passage and elucidates on the history and meaning of crematoriums
to assist in understanding the reading of the book, Night. Bibliography lists 7
sources. Wiesnite.wps
Elie Wiesel’s "Night" :
This 5 page research paper examines Night, the harrowing autobiography of Professor
Elie Wiesel’s concentration camp experiences. Specifically discussed are the author,
the thesis of Night, connecting the book with historical events to evaluated the
accuracy of the situations presented. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Nitelie.wps
Eli Wiesel’s "Night" / Reactions
: A 3 page paper discussing Eli Wiesel's "Night," and a reaction to it--one
of horror and fear and recognition that attempted annihilation of race still continues
today. Feeling Weisel's lack of hope, the writer empathizes with a certain inability to
truly effect changes. Ewiesel.wps
The Importance of Art & Literature in
Remembering the Holocaust : A 5 page discussion of literature and art from the
Holocaust and their importance in helping us to remember this tragic period in world
history. Numerous examples are used to illustrate the writer's points including such
well-known works as "Schindler's List," "Night & Fog,"
"Survival in Auschwitz," and "The Diary of Anne Frank." Bibliography
lists a total of 12 sources. Holoart.wps
Writings About the Children of the
Holocaust – and Their Children : A 6 page paper discussing the books
"Children At Play in the Holocaust: Games Among the shadows" by George
Eisen and "Children of the Holocaust: Conversations with Sons and Daughters of
Survivors" by Helen Epstein. No additional sources are cited. Epstein.doc
Chaim Potok’s "The Chosen" /
The Pluralistic Nature of Reality : A 5 page essay which examines this award
winning novel by Chaim Potok. The writer demonstrates that the differing viewpoints within
this Jewish community are intrinsic to the thematic structure of this coming-of-age story
of two teenage boys. The writer illustrates that by the novel’s conclusion, Potok has
peeled back the layers of meaning to reveal the shared humanity of the two groups. Chosen.wps
The Two Worlds of Chaim Potok :
An 11 page paper on this well-known Jewish American author and his conflict with Orthodox
Judaism. The paper analyzes the nature of this conflict, and concludes that its basis is
Potok’s openness to ideas and influences from outside Judaism. A 4 page annotated
bibliography lists 21 sources. Potok.wps
Lessons from the Holocaust : One
writer's emotional reaction -- reflecting upon the content of a course entitled
"Literature of the Holocaust" and discussing in great detail what various works
meant in terms of their contributive value. The writer realizes that the Holocaust must
never be forgotten nor underplayed in the pages of history. Mentioned are the writings of
Primo Levi, Elie Wiesel, and even a few guest speakers who had survived the Holocaust. No
Bibliography. Holotest.wps
Attitudes Of Holocaust Survivors Toward God And
Death : This 10 page report discusses the feelings and attitudes survivors of the
Holocaust have relating to God and to death in relationship to the nightmare they
experienced during World War II. Interviews, poetry, and memoirs of survivors are used
throughout the paper. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Holosurv.wps
Film Analysis - Schindler’s List /
Geographical & Environmental Factors : A 5 page overview of the geographical
and environemtal factors which shaped the events which unfolded up to and during the
events depicted in "Schindlers List." Identifies the many contrasts of the
georaphic location and concludes that this location and the events connected to it could
not occur elsewhere. Biblipography lists 2 sources. Schind4.wps
A History Of Fascism In Germany :
A 20 page paper that provides an overview of the development of fascism in Germany and
focuses considerably on the impact that Hitler had on institutionalizing German fascism.
Bibliography lists 10 sources. Fascism.wps
The Rise Of Fascism & The Response Of The
Scientific Community : A 6 page essay on the rise of fascism which includes its
major charactertistics and origins as well as a look at the role that science played in
helping to formulate the rascist ideas behind the Nazi atrocities. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Nazifasc.wps
Nazi History -- The Lebensborn & Eugenics
: A 20 page research paper providing an overview of the laws pertaining to eugenics
and the Lebensborn program of Nazi Germany. The writer centers on the program and the
support mechanisms put into place to underscore the development of the Nazi master race in
the late 1930s and early 1940s. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Nazifinl.rtf
Nazi Doctors and the Concentration Camp
Experiments : An 8 page research paper on the Nazi Doctors and their activities in
World War II. The writer details the background of euthanasia and medical experimentation,
its use in the death camps, and the current application of the information. Bibliography
lists 6 sources. Nazidoct.wps
The Nuremberg Race Laws & The Resulting
Trials : A 15 page research paper on the Nuremberg Race Laws-- one of many
horrific socio-political elements of the Nazi reign over Germany. These laws specifically
defined "Jews," detailed their allegedly problematic history, and outlined the
restrictions to be imposed upon them. The controversy surrounding the post-World War II
Nuremberg trials is also analyzed along with the political questions that they raised. The
role of the International Military Tribunal in bringing war criminals to justice is
highlighted throughout the paper. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Nurember.wps
Adolf Karl Eichmann : A 5 page
overview of the World War II activities of Adolf Eichmann, of his escape after the war,
and of his capture and trial as a war criminal. Bibliography lists three sources. Aeichman.wps
Resistance To The Third Reich : A 10
page research paper on the resistance efforts of two German pastors, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
and Martin Niemöller. Both were held in Nazi concentration camps; Bonhoeffer was executed
only 11 days before the camp was liberated by U.S. troops. Niemöller was released with
the liberation by U.S. troops, and continued to be outspoken on pulpit responsibility
until his death in 1984. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Reichres.wps
The Problem of Evil : A 5 page paper
discussing the philosophy on the presence of evil in the world. The writer makes frequent
mention of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel's writings (i.e., "Night") as a
counterpoint to the Free Will Defense of St. Augustine. Evil.wps
The Problem Of Evil # 2 : A 6 page
paper exploring "The Problem of Evil" using Elie Wiesel’s Night as a
foundation. The opinions of other philosophers and theologians, such as St. Augustine,
C.S. Lewis, David Hume, and the Bible are integrated into the discussion. Evil2.wps
Cynthia Ozick's "The Shawl" / Past,
Present, & Symbolism : A 4 page essay on the symbolism of the shawl itself in
Cynthia Ozick's novella. Special attention is paid to the way the symbolism changes over
the course of the story. The writer presents a chilling account of life during the
Holocaust. The primary source is cited. Shawl.wps
Surviving The Holocaust / Book Review
: Author's own 5 page reaction to the book "Surviving the Holocaust : The
Kovno Ghetto Diary of Avraham Tory." Avrhtory.wps
Yiddish-American Author Isaac Bashevis
Singer / His Life & Works : A 9 page paper on this seminal Yiddish writer. The
paper discusses the significance of his emigration from Poland to the United States, and
his struggle for acceptance as a serious literary figure. Works discussed include his
short stories "The Letter Writer" and "The Lecture." Bibliography
lists 7 sources. Bashevis.wps
Wyman's "The Abandonment of the Jews"
: An 8 page analytical paper in which the writer discusses David Wyman's book by same
name. Explained are the author's opinions on the topic of how countries that could have
possibly helped the Jews during the Holocaust failed to do so and the important ethical
responsibilities that the world [should] should bear in situations such as this one. Jewsaban.wps
Barnes’ Characters in the Light of Fascism
: A 5 page paper discussing the characters of Djuna Barnes’ Nightwood as
they could be viewed through the eyes of fascism. At the time Barnes published Nightwood,
the tide of European fascism was rising and with it the antisemitism and homophobia that
would lead to the incarceration and mass executions of Jews and homosexuals in Nazi
concentration camps. The novel was seen as radical for the time, and it is now deigned as
groundbreaking for lesbian literature. Bibliography lists 1 source. Nighwood.wps
Germany Since Re-Unification : A 5 page
paper on problems that have occurred in Germany since its reunification in the early 90's.
Specifically examined is a relevant speech which provides reason to fear Germany's
aggressive role within the New World Order. Reference is made to the rise of the Third
Reich in pre-World War II days and the possibility of a re-occurrence. Bibliography lists
4 supporting sources. Germany.wps
Survival Strategies For Jewish Youth :
12 pages in length. The Jews have, perhaps, been one of the most persecuted of all peoples
throughout history. Their pursuits to survive as both a people and a religion have been
paved with pits and valleys from the time they began the struggle to reclaim what has been
lost to political and social strife. Jewish youth are no less affected by these survival
efforts, forced to often find their own strategies of endurance. The writer discusses
various ways Jewish youth have survived throughout the twentieth century, as well as
addresses what impediments have fallen in their paths. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Jewshyth.wps
Tolerance and Assimilation / The Problems of
Jews & The History of Prejudice :
A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the arguments of Montaigne, Condorcet
and Herzl on the problems of prejudice against different races and religions, and
evaluates their perspectives in terms of the call for assimilation and tolerance. 4
sources cited. Toljew.wps
US Catholic's Response to the Holocaust
: This 10 page paper looks at the history of the Holocaust through the devices of the
Catholic Church. First is a section on Christian anti-Semitism which gives background to
the next 2 sections that examines the Catholic Church's response to the Holocaust by
reviewing the attitudes and policies as presented by the Popes Pius XI and XII. The next
section deals with anti-semitism in the United States and leads to a discussion of the
response to Jewish discriminations. It concludes with a short summary of the information
presented. The bibliography lists 16 sources. Usholo.wps
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