Essay Homework: The Holocaust
Instructions
For this homework, select one of the following options.
Option A: Poetry
Select any 2 poems about the Holocaust. You can select from the following list of poets/poems or conduct additional research on Holocaust poetry. Make sure to get approval from your instructor if you are selecting something not on the list.
Write an analysis of each poem, including the following information:
a) Explain the background on the author, especially in relation to the Holocaust.
b) Explain the content of the poem - what story or message is it trying to tell?
c) How does the poem relate to the bigger picture of the Holocaust?
d) How effective is the poem in relating the Holocaust to readers?
Option B: Art
Select any 2 of works of art about the Holocaust. You can select from the following list or conduct additional research on Holocaust art. Make sure to get approval from your instructor if you are selecting something not on the list.
Write an analysis of each artwork, including the following information:
a) Identify the title, artist, date completed, and medium used.
b) Explain the content of the artwork - what do the images show?
c) How does the artwork relate to the bigger picture of the Holocaust?
d) How effective is the artwork in relating the Holocaust to viewers?
Option C: Video
Watch the following video: The Holocaust (35:00)
Write a paper on what you learned about peoples' experiences and intentions during the Holocaust:
a) What were the Nazis thinking of when they made these decisions?
b) What were the otherwise good people of Germany thinking when they allowed it to go on?
c) What were the victims of this genocide thinking and feeling as they went through this terrible process?
d) Describe at least one part of the video that had the greatest impact on you.
e) How effective are the writings/images in the video in relating the Holocaust to viewers?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.