Meg+Hudock

Oskar Schindler was a lifeline for over one thousand Jews. He took them under his wing to save them from a death sentence. He kept secrets, bribed other Nazi soldiers, and lied to his superiors in order to accomplish this dangerous task. No one is exactly sure why he did it. He was a heavy drinker and a womanizer, yet he found the heart to do such an incredible deed. His doings give hope to people, even in our present era. Schindler demonstrated that any ordinary person is capable of doing good, and that is reason enough for all of us to hope. **
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1. What was his motive behind his heroic actions? To find the answer, go to the following link. [] // **Hint: This is a trick question!!!** //

**Read the following paragraph and answer question number two.** //Oskar Schindler died October 6, 1974 when he was 66 years old due to a heart defect. After a Requiem Mass, Schindler was buried at the Catholic Franciscans' cemetery at Mount Jerusalem. His grave is located near the Zion Gate on the lowest terrace to the right of the entrance. The inscription on his tombstone reads, "The Unforgettable Lifesaver of 1200 Persecuted Jews" [in German]. According to a Jewish tradition, many stones are placed on top of the grave. This is a Jewish gesture of gratitude, yet Schindler is not Jewish. He was the only member of the Nazi party to be honored in this way.//

2. Where is Oskar Schindler buried? Describe the location and his tombstone. Why are the stones placed on his grave ironic?

3. What were the conditions like in Schindler's factory? Were they better than the concentration camps, and if so how? What was different about the meals? []