The Book Thief

What do you know about the Holocaust from past studies?  Have you read The Diary of Anne Frank or Night by Elie Wiesel?  Did you encounter this subject in history or literature class?  How was it approached and what sticks with you now?

I really don’t know much about the Holocaust.  The little of what I know and think to understand is about the German’s killing the Jews because they were seen as evil people.  The families were separated and the majority they never got to see them ever again.  I don’t remember this being taught to us when I was younger in school but then again it’s been awhile but something so violent and sad, I should be able t o remember.  I haven’t read any of the two mentioned books but probably won’t read them unless I’m required because I don’t like to read about sad things that happen I get to depressed.

Do we really need another book about the Holocaust? Why or why not?  Based on the interview and book trailer, what do you look forward to while reading the book?

I think I would say yes and no.  Yes because people need have knowledge and know about what happened in the Holocaust, therefore to avoid anything to get out of control and prevent anything to happen like the Holocaust.  No, because people might not be into a book that talks about Germans and what they did and some Germans that weren’t part of this act in the past or that don’t agree with what was done might feel offended.

I hope that it won’t be so sad because I’ll be depressed, although I would like to learn more about what happened more in detail.

What do you think is important when it comes to teaching about the Holocaust in the classroom?

I think that when it being taught in the classroom they should be told the truth of how things happened. Allowing the students to do additional studies of what else being told and compare the findings with what is being taught.  Some type of documentary movie about the Holocaust, although with parents permission because some things can be disturbing and sad.