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The Sunflower: Two Relevant Articles from Today's NYTimes

Click here for an obituary on a SS guard in Italy.

Click here for an article on fraudulent withdrawals from a Holocaust Fund for survivors.

"What would I have done?"

Wiesenthal asks this question at the close of The Sunflower (btw, isn't it interesting how similar this is to the final question of No Impact Man? Anyways...). Before we read The Symposium and discuss what other people said in response to this question, we must first respond ourselves. In a well-crafted, well-written, well-organized short essay (300-600 words), define and describe what you would have done if placed in Wiesenthal's position. I know it is tough (impossible?) to understand all of the emotions and circumstances surrounding Wiesenthal's experience with the Nazi soldier--just do the best you can. Be honest. Support your stance with reasoning. And recognize that no matter what you choose, a decision like this might haunt you forever.

Please write and post this no later than Monday night.

One final request: please read over your classmates' posts before class on Wednesday. We will discuss then.

I'll miss you on Monday.

Forgiveness: 6 Words (The Sunflower)

Challenge: State your beliefs on forgiveness in 6 words or fewer.