1.) How did manipulation effect the friendship of the four boys?
Because of the growing trend of fascism in Germany and the fact most boys their age were in the Hitler youth group, they were all pressured to join the beliefs of the majority, and each handled it differently. Thomas and Emil gave in and turned against his friends by joining the youth group, Peter was torn between both and becomes morally confused, and Arvid remains true to his beliefs. The new beliefs of fascism manipulated the four boys by putting so much pressure on them to conform that they were stripped of their old identities to the point where friendship didn't matter anymore.
2.) How did the new government in Germany push Arvid to commit suicide?
It hurt Arvid that his friends were giving into a new government that disgusted him, and he was dissapointed that his friends didn't stay true to their beliefs like he did,like when he refused to play a song for the Nazi's at the swing club.
3)How did Peter's father's opinion of the Nazi government influence his? is Peter more of a leader or a follower?
When Peter discovers that the Nazi's killed his father while he was working for the anti-Nazis, he gets rid of his HJ uniform and goes back to the swing club. Peter is more of a follwer because he can't choose if Nazism is right or wrong for himself, like the way he joined the youth group only because Thomas pressured him to. He than abandoned it after he found out his dad's beliefs.
4) Why did Thomas start to question the Nazis when he already joined the Hitler youth group?
When Thomas accuses his father of insulting Hitler because they do not have a good relationship, the Nazis actually come and take his father away, proving to Thomas how much power the Nazi's have, making him fear that they have too much.
5) How did Arvid influence his friends political beliefs?
Arvid was very outspoken and often preeched about swing music and how Nazism was wrong, keeping those ideas in the heads of his friends. When Arvid broke his fingers and was in the hospital, Emil, Thomas and Peter joined the Hitler youth group, proving that Arvid's absence was holding them back from giving into the majority.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
The Longest Day Qs
1.) How did the scene when Madame distracted the Germans which allowed a Frenchman to get past the Germans illegally compare to the general idea of the movie?
The way the Frenchman was able to skill getting past German security is parallel to how the Allies were able to invade Normandy; at both times, the German's guards were down.
2.)Why did Richard Beymer never fire a shot during the war?
He never truly connected with the war cause, and did not see the point of killing other people. He was young, and did not understand the war.
3.) Why was Colonel Priller violently yelling at the other German Colonel on the phone?
Colonel Priller was angry because he knew that the Allies would attack them when they were at their weakest, and the situation for the Germans was terrible at the time, because they were lacking supplies and missing aircrafts. It was the perfect time for the Allies to invade Normandy, so they did.
4.) What was the significance of Reubert?
Reubert was a dummy with a parachute that was release from the air from Allied planes. The "Reuberts" were used to distract the Axis Powers, so they would shoot the dummies, while the actual Allied soldiers were on the ground mowing down the Axis.
5.) What was the meaning of the incident where Colonel Vandervoort used the rifle as a crutch?
He would not give up even though he had a broken ankle; this scene proved that the Allies were stubborn and were determined to win the war, no matter how much the Axis powers made them suffer previously.
The way the Frenchman was able to skill getting past German security is parallel to how the Allies were able to invade Normandy; at both times, the German's guards were down.
2.)Why did Richard Beymer never fire a shot during the war?
He never truly connected with the war cause, and did not see the point of killing other people. He was young, and did not understand the war.
3.) Why was Colonel Priller violently yelling at the other German Colonel on the phone?
Colonel Priller was angry because he knew that the Allies would attack them when they were at their weakest, and the situation for the Germans was terrible at the time, because they were lacking supplies and missing aircrafts. It was the perfect time for the Allies to invade Normandy, so they did.
4.) What was the significance of Reubert?
Reubert was a dummy with a parachute that was release from the air from Allied planes. The "Reuberts" were used to distract the Axis Powers, so they would shoot the dummies, while the actual Allied soldiers were on the ground mowing down the Axis.
5.) What was the meaning of the incident where Colonel Vandervoort used the rifle as a crutch?
He would not give up even though he had a broken ankle; this scene proved that the Allies were stubborn and were determined to win the war, no matter how much the Axis powers made them suffer previously.
Jakob the Liar Qs
1.) Why did Jakob continue to lie to the other Jews in the ghetto that he had a radio?
He lied because he saw that the news of the war ending was keeping everybody's moral up, and he thought that was more important than telling the truth.
2.) What is an example of Jakob's selflessness?
He took in Lina when it put him in great danger; it also meant he had to provide for another person,(food, clothing, etc.) which left him without much because he didn't have alot anyway when he found her.
3.) How did Lina's pretending to be a train conductor influence Jakob to fake having a radio?
After seeing Lina pretending and using her imagination even when her parents were gone and her predicament was horrible, it inspired him to keep the spirits of the ghetto up as well, and Lina was proof it could be done.
4.) Why didn't Jakob respond when the German soldier told him to explain himself to all of the Jews at the end?
He didn't respond because the soldier was asking him to say that lying lead him nowhere and that it was stupid to rebel, but Jakob knew that it wasn't. He knew that lying to kept them from being depressed and that even though their fate was inevitable at the time, rebelling was the only thing leading the Jews to freedom in the future.
5)Why did the famed Jew cardiologist drink poison after the Germans said the would save his life if he cured the leader?
He knew that if he cured him, he would send all of the remaining Jews in the ghetto to death camps to die,and if he didn't help him, the Germans would kill him to. It was a lose-lose situation, and even though he could have survived, all of his friends and family would be dead. He didn't want to be alone, but he didn't want the humiliation of the Germans killing him and they would be satisfied, so he took his own life.
He lied because he saw that the news of the war ending was keeping everybody's moral up, and he thought that was more important than telling the truth.
2.) What is an example of Jakob's selflessness?
He took in Lina when it put him in great danger; it also meant he had to provide for another person,(food, clothing, etc.) which left him without much because he didn't have alot anyway when he found her.
3.) How did Lina's pretending to be a train conductor influence Jakob to fake having a radio?
After seeing Lina pretending and using her imagination even when her parents were gone and her predicament was horrible, it inspired him to keep the spirits of the ghetto up as well, and Lina was proof it could be done.
4.) Why didn't Jakob respond when the German soldier told him to explain himself to all of the Jews at the end?
He didn't respond because the soldier was asking him to say that lying lead him nowhere and that it was stupid to rebel, but Jakob knew that it wasn't. He knew that lying to kept them from being depressed and that even though their fate was inevitable at the time, rebelling was the only thing leading the Jews to freedom in the future.
5)Why did the famed Jew cardiologist drink poison after the Germans said the would save his life if he cured the leader?
He knew that if he cured him, he would send all of the remaining Jews in the ghetto to death camps to die,and if he didn't help him, the Germans would kill him to. It was a lose-lose situation, and even though he could have survived, all of his friends and family would be dead. He didn't want to be alone, but he didn't want the humiliation of the Germans killing him and they would be satisfied, so he took his own life.
Monday, March 17, 2014
jakob the liar
1)The main message in the movie is hope, and how it brings people together in a time of crisis. It achieves many great things in the movie, like when jakob lies to Lina saying he will show her the radio once she tries to make herself not sick anymore and eats better. Even though he lied, it inspired her to get better.
2) I didn't know that Bezanika was near poland, or that the red army was the Soviet army. I didn't know that in the end of the war some trains to Auschwitz went to safety with the Russian troops, either.
3) I most associated with lina because she was very optimistic, like when she pretended to be a train conductor even though she just lost her parents. I would probably just be wandering around like her when her parents were taken to Auschwitz, but would be practical too, like when she told jakob hiding under the bed wasn't a good place to hide.
4) the scene I found most inspiring was when at the end the Nazis were taking pictures of the jews being escorted to the trains to the death camps, like they were proud. It made me realize how inhumane and heartless humans can become, just by learning and following mob mentality. I felt really disgusted when they were taking pictures of the barber who hung himself because he didn't want to die at the camp, because it verified the point even more. It made me realize that people are very complex and easy to control.
5)Manipulation is a big theme, because jakob lies to every Jew in the ghetto about how the war is ending,when it's really not. An example is when jakob tells them the Russians are flying east, and then when another Jew says they're going the wrong way, he lies again, saying it's a strategy to trick the Germans.
6) instead of the ending where jakob gets shot and doesn't say anything about the radio when the Germans tell him to, he could have alternatively given a speech about fighting for freedom, and inspired the Jew in the crowd enough so they rebelled against going to Auschwitz and attacked the German soldiers, started a rebellion. Sure, some would get shot, but who knows, maybe jakob and mischa and the other characters could have escaped.
swing kids
1) an important message an the movie is to never let people change your beliefs. An example of this is how the kids in the movie are obsessed with swing music, but constantly told to join the Hitler youth. Like how
2) I never even knew American music was allowed in Germany at the time, or that kids didn't have to be part of the Nazi youth immediately if they were gentile or not mentally ill, Arab etc.
3)The character I relate to the most is Arvid, because he knows a lot about swing music and would much rather learn about what h likes than be out doing what the world wants him to do. I like locking myself in my room learning about music theory and science, and also get ridiculed for that like Arvid, so I feel how he felt.
4)Manipulation is prevalent when one of the swings kids old friends joins the Hitler youth group, and feels pressure to beat him up, even though they used to be friends. He beats him up for his new youth group friends approval, obviously manipulated by the Nazi party.
5) the scene I found the most influential was when Arvid killed himself, because it proved how hurt he really was that his friends got sucked into being fascists. He felt alone and was the only one who wasn't a follower. I think it was kinda exaggerated that he went to those lengths, because leaders don't give up that easily, but it was still shocking.
6) Another way the movie could have ended could be that Peter did not board the truck to the labor camp, and Thomas somehow convinced the Nazis that Peter was his friend and just needed more training to join the youth group. If Peter gave in to this, he could join the Nazis with Thomas and may have killed people in the future. Another cool ending would be if Thomas took off his Nazi uniform and went to the labor camp along with Peter, because after all, he did say heil swing.
2) I never even knew American music was allowed in Germany at the time, or that kids didn't have to be part of the Nazi youth immediately if they were gentile or not mentally ill, Arab etc.
3)The character I relate to the most is Arvid, because he knows a lot about swing music and would much rather learn about what h likes than be out doing what the world wants him to do. I like locking myself in my room learning about music theory and science, and also get ridiculed for that like Arvid, so I feel how he felt.
4)Manipulation is prevalent when one of the swings kids old friends joins the Hitler youth group, and feels pressure to beat him up, even though they used to be friends. He beats him up for his new youth group friends approval, obviously manipulated by the Nazi party.
5) the scene I found the most influential was when Arvid killed himself, because it proved how hurt he really was that his friends got sucked into being fascists. He felt alone and was the only one who wasn't a follower. I think it was kinda exaggerated that he went to those lengths, because leaders don't give up that easily, but it was still shocking.
6) Another way the movie could have ended could be that Peter did not board the truck to the labor camp, and Thomas somehow convinced the Nazis that Peter was his friend and just needed more training to join the youth group. If Peter gave in to this, he could join the Nazis with Thomas and may have killed people in the future. Another cool ending would be if Thomas took off his Nazi uniform and went to the labor camp along with Peter, because after all, he did say heil swing.
the longest day
1) the message of the movie is basically just a very good historical visual of D-Day, but the movie kind of leans towards supporting the Allies more than the Axis powers.
2) I did not know that colonel Priller was worried about the Allies attack at Normandy before it happened, in thought it was a complete surprise. I also didn't know Germany had squadrons that were missing, only 2 aircrafts left, and no more supplies. Or that soldiers were given a device because when they landed in France, they would be in the dark, so clicking the device twice meant they were the allies, and if not, the other Allies were to open fire.
3) The character I relate to the most is colonel priller because he was very apprehensive and didn't let his guard down, even though it was very probable that the Allies would not invade during the bad weather. I never let my guard down either, because I have to make sure nobody has the chance to manipulate me or take advantage of my well being, so I keep everything to myself. I also relate to madame bauralt, because she was able to hide the fact she was part of the french resistance, and I keep many secrets like she did.
4) the scene I found most moving was when the soldier on the plane was dropping fake dummy soldiers they called reubert with parachutes attached, so the axis powers thought they were real allies when they weren't. The real allies were already landed, busy shooting at them from the ground. This scene inspired me because it proved how new ideas can save lives and to always think outside the box, because they can be more powerful, just like how the dummies were in this incident.
5) one theme in the movie is confidence, and how it can be beneficial yet dangerous. Dangerous like how Germany thought Eisenhower would never take the gamble to invade, but in the end he did and they lost the war. A positive example is how the allies didn't keep pushing D-day off, and invaded when they did, because they had confidence. If they did not, they may have not won the war. Another theme is courage, like how all of the men invading Normandy had to go with the knowledge they might not ever see their families or the next day ever again.
6) An actual ending that could have happened is that the Allies were cowards and didn't invade Normandy, and than the Axis powers would have won the war. Hitler would have then came to the United States and wiped out our jews, and we wouldn't have a democracy anymore.... or jews... or mentally handicapped, blacks, etc.
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