A.J.+Individual

​Holocaust Homework

Individual Assignment #1
===2. Define the following literary terms: irony, metaphor, stereotype, allusion, personification, and symbolism. Write the definitions on your WIKI page.=== ===3. Choose four of the literary terms. Find two examples of each from your novel and write them on your WIKI page. Explain how or why your examples fit the category chosen.=== ===4. If you have created a new WIKI page, link this new page to the Holocaust Homework page.===

5. Due date: Sunday, May 2
irony-the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning metaphor-a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance stereotype-to make a stereotype of. **which means what?** allusion-a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication personification-the attribution of a personal nature or character to inanimate objects or abstract notions, esp. as a rhetorical figure. symbolism-the practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character.

An example of personification is when it says,"The applied smell leaned toward the crowd, who were kept at a good distance." It is personification because a smell cannot lean.

Another personification is when the book says the words touched her mouth. Words cannot touch.

A stereotype found in the book is that in different parts of this book, it says things about how the Jews weren't good. Jews are an entire race of people, some are good and some are bad.

Another stereotype comes while talking about Jesse Owens: talk that he was subhuman because he was black and Hitler's refusal to shake his hand were touted around the world. This is a sterotype of black people, saying they are subhuman, lesser to others.

An allusion is that the accordion is an indirect reference and symbolization of comfort to Liesel.

Another one is that at the burning Leisel goes to, they are burning all these different things. It is an indirect reference to the hating of Jews because all the things were created by Jews.

One example of irony is how mama always calls papa useless, but she makes Liesel do all her delivery work and papa teaches Liesel. That is irony because she is doing the opposite of what she says. Mrs. M 5/5**
 * Good examples, AJ. The allusions are especially good. Two examples of irony are required.

=**Individual Assignment #2**=

2. Choose a major character. 3. List three examples of internal conflict and three examples of external conflict for that character. 4. Write two paragraphs - one for each kind of conflict - and elaborate on the conflicts. (What happens in the story to create the conflicts, where and when do the conflicts occur, do the conflicts get resolved, if so, how? etc.) 5. Choose a minor character. 6. Repeat steps #3 and #4 for the minor character. 7. Due date: Wednesday, May 5 8. Put assignment on your individual WIKI page. Label it Assignment #2.**
 * 1. Define internal conflict and external conflict.

Internal Conflict: A struggle, problem, or conflict that a character has with him or herself. External Conflict: A struggle, problem, or conflict that a character has with another character.

LIESEL External: 1. Liesel would get "straightened out" in the hallway because she did not always behave. 2. Liesel gets into arguments with Mama. 3. Liesel gets into a brawl with one of her classmates.

Internal: 1. Liesel has to fight herself and gain the nerve to steal books 2. She has reoccuring nightmares of her dead brother and mother she cannot contact 3. Liesel challanges herself to learn how to read even though she struggles.

Liesel would cause funny business in school periodically. Sister Maria frequently leads Liesel into the hallway to give her a //Watschen//, a form of punishment. One day Ludwig Schmeikl made fun of Liesel for her inability to read fluently; Liesel handled this problem by kicking him in the groin. She was, of course, punished. Liesel also gets into many disputes with Mama. Sometimes it is just in Mama's nature to want to argue but Liesel usually actively participates.

It says in the book that stealing takes three attributes, they are: stealth, speed, luck, and nerve **(****isn't that four)?** :,) One might say it is in Liesel's nature to steal but there is a batte inside of her every time she does steal a book. Liesel is often awoken by frequent nightmares of her brother dying and sometimes not seeing her real mother. Papa is always there to comfort her once she is awake but he does not stop the nightmares from actually happening. One might also say that Liesel is not the sharpedt knife in the drawer but she challenges herself at school when she stands up at evaluations and at home with Papa. Liesel is a child with some nerve.


 * You make some very interesting observations. I especially like the comment that although Papa is there to comfort Liesel after the nightmares, he cannot stop them! And though Liesel doesn't seem all that smart, she takes the initiative to learn to read and falls in love with books. Many kids at that time would have remained ignorant. She was driven during a very difficult time in history - she was in survival mode.**

PAPA (HANS)

External: 1. He also puts up with Mama's bitter need to argue constantly. 2. He wakes up for Liesel at about 2:00 AM every morning. 3. He argues with his son

Internal: 1. He has the patience to teach Liesel dispite her "lack" of ability to learn. 2. He debates whether or not he is a coward (because of Hans Junior) 3. He is constantly debating on whether or not to join the Nazi Party.

Hans, just like Liesel, is always putting up with Mama's incredible ability to begin arguments. They are constantly calling each other //Saukerl// and //Saumench// around the house. Hans is there for Liesel whenever she needs him (which is usually at 2:00 in the morning). He comforts her after her nightmares. It must have a physical toll on the man. Hans debates with his son Hans Junior and eventually loses his son's respect as he storms away on Hitler's birthday in Part 3 of the book. It must tear Papa apart to have to witness his son lose all respect for him.

There must have been a battle going on inside of Hans' head when he first decided to give Liesel "Midnight Lessons". Liesel is far from a quick learner and Hans shows amazing patience by standing by her side and helping her when she most needs it. Another blow to Hans is when his son called him a coward. No one likes being called a coward but being called one by one's own son must be devastating. Hans knows that he is somewhat of a coward but he says that "the cowardice saved his life in the first World War." I doubt that he regrets his choices. Hans Jr. also pressures him into joining the Nazi Party. Hans knows that if he tried hard enough he would get in but he wonders if the respect he would gain be worth going against his beliefs.


 * I agree. Papa must've been devastated by his severed relationship with his son; I'm sure he wrestled whether his position on joining the Nazis was the right one. But like you said, he didn't regret his choices even given the pressure from his son.**
 * Nice job!**

=Individual Assignment #3= 2. How did these organizations fit into Hitler's plan for a perfect world? 3. Write your answers in paragraph form. 4. Due date: Friday, May 7 5. Put assignment on your individual WIKI page. Label it Assignment #3.**
 * 1. Research how young people were indoctrinated into Nazism. What was the purpose of such organizations?

Indoctrinate is another word for to teach. The Nazi Party formed the Hitler Youth organization for young males and the League of German Girls for young females. Hitler Youth was seen as an important stepping stone to future membership in the SS. It also created future officers for the Wehrmacht. The two organizations also gave the youth of Germany Nazi views on racism. The groups encouraged anti-semitism and promoted the Aryan race. Hitler believed in a perfect Aryan world and the youth groups promoted his vision. There were about 2,300,000 members in the Hitler Youth.


 * Good - there was also a lot of brainwashing in these 'teachings' so the young children knew no other way of life. Since they were told what to believe, Hitler could create his perfect world.**

=**Individual Assignment #4**= 2. Due Date: Tuesday, May 11 3. Put assignment on your individual WIKI page. Label it Assignment #4.**
 * 1. Define the terms 'bandwagon' and 'scapegoat'. How do those two terms relate to your novel? Explain.

bandwagon- a party, cause, movement, etc., that by its mass appeal or strength readily attracts many followers scapegoat- a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place.

The Nazi Party is a good example of a bandwagon. It's mass and opinions attracted many Germans. However, they had little choice in joining or not joining the Nazi Party; basically if you did not join, you were going to be persecuted. The Nazi Party heavily persecuted certain targeted minority groups. They made these ethnic groups the scapegoats for their problems. They especially targeted the Jewish community and blamed them for many of their society's problems. Most of these problems, however, were the Germans own fault and consequences of starting World War I.
 * Excellent!**