We have read first chapter of night by Ellie Wiesel and part of a movie from “schindler’s list” directed by Steven Spielberg. From these two I have found some similarity and differences. Both book and movie was set in 19th century during when Nazi took control over Germany. It was similar in ways that it portrayed Jew as anti social elements. In the movie, according to edict 44/91 all Jews from Krakow and surrounding areas were forced from their homes and requires to crowd into an area of only sixteen square house. On the contrary, the book was set in Sighet located in Transylvania; all Jews in that place were also sent into ghettos. In similarly, protagonist farther was a counselor meaning he was the public speaker for all Jews. Also in the movie there was 24 counsel to listen to all the problems Jewish had.
One of the major differences between book and the movie was the black marketing. In the book it didn’t mention anything about black marketing. However, in the movie there was some illegal trade going on with Jews. Working Jews were able to go out at certain time and get goods from outside than comeback. Then this goods will be sold in much higher price than outside the ghetto because no one is allowed to leave unless you had a job.
In the book, it was similar in a way that only person who has job could leave at certain times but the book never mentioned about black marketing. Another simmiliarity was that all valuable stuff were taken away from Jewish and was forbidden to own those jewelry. All valuable were to be handed in to the authorities.
Tommy,
ReplyDeleteKeep in mind that the events stated in the memoir and the movie are taking place in the 20th century. You make an interesting point about the black market trade. It would have been interesting to examine why the black market was flourishing so much. What does this tell us about the restrictions placed on the Jews and how they managed to circumvent the local authorities? What are people forced to do to survive? Examine the effect of the restrictions on the characters. What do their reactions tell us about humanity?