Conflicted Paths/Making the Right Choice
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A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts Mark Harris' Bang the Drum Slowly and Art Spiegelman's Maus, A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began. The writer argues how very different situations are connected when they each touch – as these authors do – on factors that are intrinsically human. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khharspi.wps

Cynthia Ozick's "The Shawl" / Past, Present, & Symbolism
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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.
Filename: Shawl.wps

Dehumanization: Why do we do it?
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This five page paper explores why man is willing to inflict cruelty and death on other human beings. Focus is on the events during the Holocaust, but many other examples are given as well. Considers whether the new mechanical era is a cause. Argues a central thesis. Excellent paper showing the use of thesis and the support of that thesis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JGAdehum.wps

Delbo's Auschwitz and After
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This 4 page paper examines this piece of work and talks about the Holocaust and memory. Specific terminology and how Holocaust survivors embrace these terms are issues discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA512AaA.rtf

Denying the Holocaust/Defending Deborah Lipstadt
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A 5 page research paper in which the writer is—supposedly—an expert witness called in to advice the defense team of Deborah Lipstadt, who has been accused of libel by historian David Irving regarding her book Denying the Holocaust. The writer first offers a defensive strategy for Lipstadt and then, using Michael Berenbaum's The World Must Know offers rebuttal to one of the arguments of Holocaust deniers. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khdeny.wps

Diary of Anne Frank / Psychological Development
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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.
Filename: Annefran.wps

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