Journal Entery

Date: 14 December 2007

ENtery Number: 5

Page/Quote reflecting on: Pg. 46

THe Kapos all seem to be rather greedy and wanting nothing nice for the Jews but willing to strike a bargain with them. An assitant of the head of Elie's tent asked Elie if he wanted to be put in a good unit and of course Elie said yes but he wanted to stay with his father. "I can arrange that. For a small consideration: your shoes. I'll hive you some others." Elie refused even when he added, "I'll give you an extra ration of bread and margarine" but his shoes were taken from him in the end with no deal. Elie made a very stupid choice in not giving up his shoes for the offer of staying with his dad and getting an extra ration of food. He knew his shoes would be taken away any way so it was stupid of him not to make the deal. The dentists were a little like the assistant; wanting the best or most of value. "Actually he was not looking for decayed teeth, but gold ones. Anyone who had gold in his mouth had his number added to a list." THe Germans were not nice people and had very twisted minds on just about all topics. They were harsh, greedy, and some of the leaders were homosexuals. Yikes. Thank goodness they aren't so much like that today, or at least not quite in the same manner.