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It seems as though both Elli and her mother were cripled from the concentration camp ordeal.
This quote is set in Auschwitz on September 1st, 1944. This quote expresses Elli's unwavering perseverance against insurmountable odds. She had just been beat by a camp guard after trying to save her mother and had the time to think about her mother's handkerchief.
"Slowly I limp out of the damp compartment. In a puddle in the middle of the room I notice a dismal looking little cloth.
"It's Mommy's handkerchief.
"'Mommy, wait.' I stagger toward the puddle and pick up the small, soggy rag.
"'Leave it there.' Mommy's voice is an agonized whimper of resignation. 'I don't want it anymore.'
"'But I want it.'"
Perseverance
This quote is right after a tier on an inmates' bunk broke and fell on top of Elli's mother. The quote effected Elli because she was then charged with protecting her mother and herself, making everything that more difficult.
"She's unconscious, and totally paralyzed. I think her spinal column is broken. She'll never regain consciousness. It's a matter of hours. You must be prepared. You must brace yourself.'
"No! No! No! This cannot be. I will not live if Mommy dies." (Pg. 127)
(Her mother lives.)
The prior quote is important to the novel because it shows what hope and perseverance can do. (Even if it's just a little bit.)
Without this quote the reader might not be able to grasp the importance of having someone you can count on with you.
This quote enhanced the understanding of the Holocaust because it showed the significance of having someone you loved with you and how lucky Elli was to have her mother (and brother) with her when she did.
Both her and her mother survived the quote's situation, but the effect on herself and her mother was enough to cripple even the strongest.
"My stories are of gas chambers, shootings, electrified fences, torture, scorching sun, mental abuse, and constant threat of death. But they are also stories of faith, hope, triumph, and love. They are stories of perseverance, loyalty, courage in the face of overwhelming odds, and never giving up. My story is a message: Never give up." by Elli Friedman
This quote means that the stories about Elli may include terrible things that happened in the time they are also stories about people persevering an never giving up even with no chance to survive.
By: Livia Bitton-Jackson
The book begins in Elli's hometown of Samorja, Hungary with herself, her mother, her father and her brother (Bubi).
Elli is a self-proclaimed poet who is ostracized by her mother for not being more like Bubi.
Bubi is Elli's idol of a brother who holds more of their mother's affection than their father's.
Their mother has a tough personality that favors Bubi more than Elli.
Their father on the other hand is more equal in his affection (though it does seem he likes Elli a little bit more).
This quote is set in Auschwitz on March 31st, 1944.
"When we reach C-Lager, the sun is high. It scorches my freshly shaven scalp. It parches my lips and throat. My shoes, two sizes too small, are pressing on skinned toes and ankles. My own mystic march against death is turning into a graceless limp. Relentless heat, suffocating dust, and the monotonous drone of marching feet. Thirst. Unbearable. God, let me faint."
The previous quote is important to the novel because it expresses the outcome of their unwavering perseverance throughout their life-changing Holocaust experience. This quote, furthermore, encompasses the novel's theme of perseverance and inspiring message to persevere and keep trying as Elli did.
The quote expresses the importance of perseverance and how the theme, altogether, effected Elli and her family.
This quote helped the reader more deeply understand the Holocaust because it closed the novel and tied the theme to the book overall.
This quote enhanced the reader's understanding of the Holocaust because it was a real representation of the terrible events of the Holocaust. The quote said the terrible events that happened to the people in the Holocaust. Even with the past events it showed me that no matter what situation people can persevere and survive. They never let go.
This quote is important to the novel because it helps the reader understand the conditions and perseverance needed to survive the Holocaust not just physically, but mentally as well.
The previous quote is important because it shows just how hard it was to silently endure and "bite the bullet". Without the quote the reader might not be able to fully understand the difficulty of surviving the Holocaust when it seemed like everyone was against you. when it felt like no one wanted you.
The quote symbolizes her mother's beaten will and Elli's stubborn perseverance to not give up on herself and her mother. Without this quote the reader would never have an understanding of how strong Elli really is, emotionally. She took a harsh beating, but still managed to remember something that was important to her mother.
As it turns out the promised land was America.
Elli, her mother, and her brother all traveled to America in hopes of starting a better life. On the boat to America she describes the feeling and anticipation throughout the passengers on the ship as they near the USA.
"A cheer rings out from the other refugees along the rails. 'Can someone sing the American anthem?' I cry out. 'Who knows the American anthem?' No one seems to know the anthem of our homeland. The words of the Israeli anthem reverberate in my mind, and my mind, and I begin to sing, in Hebrew: 'Od lo avda tikvatenu...Our hope is not lost, To be a free nation in our land, The land of Zion and Jersualem.'
"Several men whip off their caps and begin to sing. Women and children join in. Different anthems. In different languages. A cacophony of voices ripple the foggy dawn." (Pg. 150)
This quote enhanced my understanding of the Holocaust because it showed the importance of having someone to relate to and lean on when it seemed like the whole world is against you.
Despite every challenge she faced she survived and made it to the promised land.
While there is no real comparison to the Holocaust and Elli's struggles, but situations like raising a failing grade, getting over a loss, and etc... relate to the overall feeling. The theme of perseverance is a strong message in each of these problems.
The book ends with this quote because it gives a sense of accomplishment, feeling, and new hope to the novel.
This presentation was made possible by Hannah Poston, Will Broomhead, Caleb Maurer, Hailey McLemore and Shae Renolds
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A five minute video about Adolf Hitler:
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/the-holocaust/videos/adolf-hitler?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false
An interactive map of the Holocaust:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/animations/auschwitz_map/index_embed.shtml