Secondly, the main character, Oskar Schindler, is described correctly throughout the entire movie. In the film, Schindler is a businessman who is apart of the Nazi party. This statement is also true in real life, as one article says, “In February 1939, five months after the German annexation of the Sudetenland, he joined the Nazi Party. An opportunist businessman with a taste for the finer things in life” (“Oskar Schindler”). He bought a Jewish-owned factory during World War II and the Holocaust. Throughout the forced movements of the Jewish people, Schindler tried to keep his workers from being taken. The article states, “Schindler intervened repeatedly on their behalf, through bribes and personal diplomacy, both for the well-being of Jews …show more content…
There is multiple scenes where Schindler uses bribery in order to get what or who he wants. Unfortunately, Schindler does get arrested for kissing a Jewish woman, and this is true for the real Schindler too. One source says, “On April 29, 1942, however, he was arrested again and jailed, this time for violating the Nazis' "Race and Resettlement Act." The charge stemmed from a kiss he had given a young Jewish girl at the factory during his birthday party the day before” (“Oskar Schindler Facts”). Again, he gets out of this with bribery and his power of acquaintances in the Nazi party. This scene shows his friend in the Nazi party talking on his behalf to get him out of jail. To back this up, “Once again, Schindler secured his release within a short time thanks to his connections in the SS and the Abwehr” (“Oskar Schindler Facts”). Schindler tried to save many Jewish lives towards the end of the war and the movie. Even when most of the Jewish people were forced to more to Auschwitz in the film, Schindler did everything in his power to keep them safe. He moved with the Jewish people and started a completely new factory in order to get all of his workers back under his protection. For example, “In October 1944, after the SS transferred the Emalia Jews to Plaszow, Schindler sought and obtained
Oskar Schindler was a German spy in the Nazi Party.He was also a very wealthy businessman who owned a war goods manufacturing factory in the World War II era. Schindler managed to employ 1,200 Jews in his factory in an effort to save them. While Schindler did this, a new concentration camp opened up near him that was run by the notorious Amon Goth. Schindler cultivated a relationship with Goth, so whenever Goth would try to take the Jews to his camp, Schindler would bribe him with black market goods. Later on in the war the camp was forced to shut down due to the advance of the Allies. Schindler got word that all of his Jewish workers would be shipped to Auschwitz with the other Jews. Schindler, upset by this, decided to build a new factory
This list was his way of saving the lives of those affected by the Nazi organization. Although, even though their freedom was still taken away from them, those harbored under the care of Schindler, were well fed and clean. Schindler often referred to them as his "Schindlerjuden" (Schindler Jews). As the crisis grew and more Jews were prosecuted, Schindler began to create more positions within his factory, these positions were fake, so he took a great leap of faith by daring to lie to those within the Nazi party. These fake positions consisted of: typist, toolmaker, and dentist. Things that a factory may have an exact need for without the fear of the Nazi questioning his need. Although despite his best efforts to cover his tracks, the SS began to question Schindler 's motive and began to grow weary of his tales, of the huge need for more workers. He also started to come under much scrutiny by those in the non-Jewish communities, because his views were very much different in comparison to his peers. Schindler had went from a man of greed, to a man of compassion. It began to raise questions but nobody dared to speak out, on their thoughts. The end result of his selfless act being, he saved the lives of over 1,200
Oskar Schindler was a German Industrialist and a previous member of the Nazi Party (Oskar Schindler (1908-1974) ). Schindler had many jobs, including working in his father’s machinery business, opening a driving school, selling government property, and serving in the Czechoslovak army (Oskar Schindler). At first, Oskar was motivated by money and he did not care if the way he got that money was unfair or illegal, but then his mindset changed when he noticed all of the victims from the Holocaust (Oskar Schindler (1908-1974) ). He then changed his goal from making as much money as possible to saving as many Jews as he could from Plaszow and Auschwitz (Oskar
The viewpoint with negativity toward Shindler is that he was a Nazi profiteer and womaniser. The film showed him having relations with women and only caring about a good time and parties regardless if he was cheating. Also, after he fled to Argentina he brought several mistresses with him. His wife left him because Shindler just couldn’t love one woman. He was also the profiteer, we seen him in the film where his only concern
Managing to save 1,200 Jews. This quote also shows courage because at his own expense he provided his Jewish employees with the life sufficient diet they needed unlike the Nazis did. Secondly, Schindler didn't want to sneak away the jews he only wanted to make a hoax for the Nazis. He wanted the Nazis to believe that he was helping them with the German war effort but really he was trying to save the Jewish community from final liquidation. The narrator describes, “He only wanted to keep the hoax up long enough to survive the war” (2). this quote demonstrates how Schidler stands up to the German command to help out the Jewish community without getting himself in the line at danger but still manages to save 1,200 Jews. He also demonstrates courage because if he got busted for what he is doing he would be imprisoned or even
The movie “Schindler’s list” is a compelling, real-life depiction of the events that occurred during the 1940’s. It illustrates the persecution and horrific killings of the Jewish people. It also exemplifies the hope and will of the Jewish people, which undoubtedly is a factor in the survival of their race. The most important factor however is because of the willingness of one man, Oskar Schindler, to stand out and make a difference.
He does so by using clear imagery such as the display of many extravagant ties suggesting Schindler to be of the upper class, also we see Schindler gathering wads of cash, understandably an example of Schindler’s finances and related motives. The use of this imagery suggests to the audience that Schindler is the classic Nazi baddie and is in his nature evil; someone we cannot sympathise with, due to his unhealthy materialism and apparent indifference towards the Jewish people. However, Spielberg’s use of effective character building dialogue presents Schindler to be incredibly charismatic and someone the audience take a liking to, we can’t help but wanting to see Schindler do some good despite his superficial malevolence. Spielberg’s movie magic all help to contribute to Schindler’s fundamental character arc, by establishing his character we see where Schindler has started from on his journey and simultaneously we begin to root for him from the beginning making the gradual revelation and character progression something to appreciate even
In 1939, attracted by the business of the war, Schindler decided to move to Poland; mostly interested in the money-making potential of selling goods and hiring Jews who were cheaper than Poles. As an opportunist, initially motivated by profit, spy of Nazism, all seemed that he would
When a Jewish girl living in Krakow under fabricated papers visits Schindler, and she asks that he hire her parents to work in his factory. He is furious with the girl and she runs from him, fearing for her life and her liberty. Schindler expresses his rage at Stern, whom he accuses of giving refuge to Jews in the "haven" of a factory. Schindler is not angry at the idea ...
Jews, a religious group of people originating from Israel, have lived in Europe, including Germany, for about 1500 years (Carr; Shyovitz). As Jews moved away from Israel, agriculture was no longer their main form of breadwinning. They have become more educated and many acquired skilled professions. In Europe, Christians were not allowed to lend money and the Jews have become the main money lenders. The knowledge, skills, and money lending abilities that Jews possessed allowed them to become extremely prosperous. During 1000-1500, most Rulers in Europe were Christians, who disliked the Jews (Carr). Although they lived peacefully with their neighbors, Christians blamed
Thomas Keneally’s Schindler’s List is the historical account of Oskar Schindler and his heroic actions in the midst of the horrors of World War II Poland. Schindler’s List recounts the life of Oskar Schindler, and how he comes to Poland in search of material wealth but leaves having saved the lives of over 1100 Jews who would most certainly have perished. The novel focuses on how Schindler comes to the realization that concentration and forced labor camps are wrong, and that many people were dying through no fault of their own. This realization did not occur overnight, but gradually came to be as the business man in Oskar Schindler turned into the savior of the Jews that had brought him so much wealth. Schindler’s List is not just a biography of Oskar Schindler, but it is the story of how good can overcome evil and how charity can overcome greed.
Oskar Schindler met Itzhak Stern at the Judenrat building, the Judenrat was a Jewish council consisting of twenty-four elected Jews personally responsible for: work details, food, housing assignments and taking complaints, this is where the story really begins. Schindler had Stern find Jewish investors to help him get money to start a factory to make metal pots for the war effort. At first Stern decided this was not something he wanted to do, but eventually decided that something must be done to help his fellow Jews. He found investors for Schindler and helped him start a company. Stern helped many Jews by falsifying their work papers to make sure they were considered "essential" wo...
...idea and finally save hundreds of Jewish lives. We also see Gods justice in Schindler. In the beginning of the film, Oskar is just in the business for himself. He wants nice accessories such as suits, and he is driven by making money. God helps Schindler has a change of heart when he comes in contact with Stern. Oskar is able to connect with Stern, and he starts truly caring about Jewish people. Now Jews are more important to him then just making money. During his birthday Oskar is happy that Jews in the camp baked him a cake. He also kissed a Jewish woman. This is very frowned upon, so much that if you were a German and were caught doing this, you could have been killed. Gods justice, love, and work is in Schindler. When Stern and Schindler have to stare evil right in the face, they are able to overcome it and save hundreds of lives with the help of God.
Overall, my response to this question is very similar, and I mostly agree with Lanzmann's conclusion that Schindler's List should never have been made. There are overwhelming amounts of inaccuracies among the film, and sometimes there are even comical aspects. In my opinion, scenes like these should not be shown, and as Lanzmann said, it is 'an Impossible Story'. The main aspects which are disagreed with in Schindler's List, are criticisms of the filming, script, or images, therefore, although I do not agree with the method that Spielberg has used to show the events in Oskar Schindler's life, his story is extraordinary, and should be told.
During the occupation of the Krakow Ghetto, Jews were being separated into “essential” and “non-essential” categories. Individuals selected for the “non-essential” category were to be shipped off to concentration camps. Originally completed by a Jewish accountant recruited by Schindler, “non-essential” workers were being designated as “essential” workers for Schindler’s business. Realizing he was unknowingly hiring unfit employees, Schindler berated the accountant for devising the plan and jeopardizing his profits. This incident is where Schindler is faced with his first ethical dilemma; by taking away the employment of unfit individuals, he is sentencing them to certain death, but if he allows them to remain, he is endangering future profits. By allowing the unqualified employees to stay, viewers can see a shift in his inner workings, and also a light is shown on his humanity. Furthermore, his reputation for forgiveness and mercy begins to bud, as does his slow separation from Nazi Party