The prisoners of the Holocaust weren't known to revolt against their captors. Even when prisoners became aware of their probable fate, they did not gather together to start a revolution or try to escape en masse. WHat do you believe was their reasoning?
3. 47-63 During the Jews time in the concentration camp I believe that fear and unawareness kept them in line. In the beginning of their time at the camps when they didn’t know their fate but shortly knew it. Once they knew what was happening I think it was fear that kept them in line. The Germans purposely inflicted fear by punishing Jews if they did something wrong. They didn’t want these things to happen to them so then they avoided doing things wrong that could get bad things to happen.
ReplyDeleteI think that the fear of punishment kept them in line. After all they have been through, all hope seems to be gone. All they could do is what their told and avoid the harsh punishment. The normal conditions were horrible, people couldn't imagine them getting worse after being caught doing something they shouldn't. The Germans had a huge army with weapons, the prisoners wouldn't stand a chance anyways.
ReplyDeleteThe prisoners were scared. Even though they knew there fate they didn't want it to come sooner. Also The Nazis were smart they scared the Jews into doing whatever they said because if they didn't they would be torched and brutally murdered so the Jews would stay quit and try and get the least trouble as possible even tho that was still horrific.
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DeleteI think that the prisoners didn't start a revolt because they saw what happened to those who make even just the slightest mistake. The harshness of the whole camp kept them from starting a revolution. They all knew the horrors and punishments, and they didn't want to take a chance because it frightened them. The honest truth is that is scarred them, and they couldn't stand up for themselves in this situation because they knew they weren't strong enough.
ReplyDeleteThey were afraid and didn't want to die themselves, they also didn't have anywhere to go because they were in the middle of Germany the enemies land.
ReplyDeleteI believe the Nazi's were good at using fear that the Jew's stayed quiet and kept going along with everything that went on in the camp. I also believe that many people that in the end they would be sent back home at some point in time or that. Some might of even had a belief that God would help but at some point.
ReplyDeleteDuring the Jews time in the concentration camp I believe that fear and unawareness kept them in line. In the beginning of their time at the camps when they didn’t know their fate but shortly knew it. After all of the prisoners knew they would die anyway so they all decide to all stand side by side and work with each other. They had no chance against th enemy(Army) they had top artillery while the prisoners only had mostly spoon and other assements.
ReplyDeleteThey did not try to do it because the old people told them to stop wasting their streanth because they will never be able to win.It will worst if you try to do anything because the SS man had the most power and could kill anyone under spot if they made some mess like to run from the camp or steal stuff from the camp.
ReplyDeletei believe that they were scared to leave because they wouldnt know where to go and how to get there and i think they were worried for there lifes.
ReplyDeletethe prisoners were scared of death even though they knew there death would come and the Germans threatened the Jews and they scared them so bad the Jews did whatever the Germans said
ReplyDeleteMost prisoners had witnessed an attempt at rebellion before, or at least heard of one that had happened. They knew that none of the previous attempts had ever ended in victory, and most were followed by harsh punishment. Knowing this scared them enough to keep them from trying, because they knew that they would most likely not succeed.
ReplyDeleteAll the prisoners stuff were took away,there's nothing in their hand,and the captors have gun.And all of them don't want to die,they are afraid,but if some of people want to sacrifice,they will save all the people.I think they are too cowardice,they just think they don't want to be like this,but they never do something to against the captors.They perfer to pray and to ask the God,they should know risk one's own life to save others,like the ants go through the fire.
ReplyDeleteI believe that they had given up all hope except for the hope of the Americans & ally’s coming to liberate them. I think their reasoning was that they had seen hundreds of thousands of their people die and didn’t think they had any chance of escaping and in a way they were right. Also I think they didn’t want to escape and be caught then publicly executed in front of their family.
ReplyDeletethe nazis terrified the jews and also they would die anyway so there would be no use in revolting. although i believe it is strange that they would have died anyway, why not take some with them. yet it would be no use because the SS. had guns and they jews did not although they one man they spoke of in the book knew were the weapons were yet he never used them becaused no one wanted to join him because the SS. scared them
ReplyDeleteTheir reason to not revolt was that they knew they wouldnt win anyways because they didnt have weapons or combat experience.
ReplyDeleteThere wasn't any point, because they were too scared to do anything like that and even if they did succeed most of them would have been killed and the rest would have just been captured by german reinforcements
ReplyDeleteFear of Failure because why would you do something that you have the chance of dying, even if they knew they were going to die. Also they know the prisoners would get punished for what YOU did. But the revolution was the best idea because why would you get treated like an animal if you could try to escape and get treated like a human if you get out of nazi hands and flee. Also go down while fighting.
ReplyDelete3. I believe that they thought starting a revolt against the Germans would be pointless for it would be the death of anyone that stood out of place. I think they believed that laying low and following orders would lead them to freedom in the end, in Elies case that is exactly what happen. There was no use in trying to start a revolt and then end up being killed in the end. In the camp a person once told Elie that its think for yourself cause if you only think about yourself and your safety you will survive.
ReplyDeleteThey probably thought of one but the master minds behind it probably got randomly murdered
ReplyDeleteI believe the prisoners were fighting for their lives so they wanted minimal attention from the guards. I think they believed they would fight to make it out of the camp alive.
ReplyDeleteThe prisoners didn't want to revolt because they've seen what would have happened to them if they had. They also didn't have enough strength because of how much they were being fed. However, the biggest reason i thought they didn't revolt because they wanted to live. The prisoners probably thought the only way to survive was to not be noticed. If you weren’t noticed by the guards they wouldn't be bothered by them.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the Jews did not try to revolt against the Nazis because they were afraid that they would be punished and tortured. I think that they probably thought that putting up with everything that was happening to them would at least keep them alive longer than if they were to revolt. They were looking to stay alive which would not to be starting fights.
ReplyDeletethe prisoners didnt want to revolt because they knew that they would either suffer with death or a deadly beating. they also probably didnt want to be noticed or be on the bad side of a guard.
ReplyDeleteThe prisoners didn't want to revolt probably because they may have witnessed what would happen if they tried to escape en masse. They also didn't want to revolt because they wanted to live and that they had to think that the only way to survive was to not be recognized or caught by the captors.
ReplyDeleteThey thought if they revolted they would all be shot on the spot and that even if you survived the survivors of the revolt would still be shot. Basically they viewed it as a fruitless effort. Even if you didn't mind dying yourself you relative or friend might be shot.
ReplyDeletei believe the prisoners wouldnt dare attempt to revolt against the nazis knowing the horrible punishments. they knew they would be out numbered, the nazis have strength and energy to fight back while the jews were weak and worn out from all the hard labor they had to do every day all day.
ReplyDeleteI think people were too weak to do anything. Even if they had the strength to revolt against the Nazis power and the guns.
ReplyDeleteI am pretty sure the prisoners would revolt against their captors but then again they knew that if they attack the captors then the captors would become more strict if they attacked them and it would be really hard on the prisoners.
ReplyDeleteThey didn't revolt because they feared of if they did revolt that the one they survives would be horrible tortured or being shot on sight of any resistance. So they did what they were told so that they could stay alive and not to get into any trouble.
ReplyDeleteI think that the prisoner didn't want to do anything because they knew that the consequence would be death or a horrible beating, They were too scared to revolt since they knew that there was way more nazi's that could hurt them. The prisoners just thought that it would be in their best interested to do what they were told when they were told to do so. If they did this, it would allow them to live just a little bit longer.
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ReplyDeleteI believe that they grew weak and felt they were not strong enough to fight against their captives. They may have felt that there was no more hope for them and that their lives were not worth fighting for anymore. Even if all the prisoners came together they still probably felt that they couldn't be fast enough and sneaky enough to run free.
ReplyDeleteI think the prisoners didn't try to revolt because the conditions in the camp had stripped them of their sense of purpose and with it, the ability to care about things bigger than themselves. Without that sense of purpose all the prisoners could manage to care about was their ration of bread and soup.
ReplyDeleteThe prisoners didn't really try to revolt and escape since they were to weak to do it and all the prisoners really thought about was the next meal they were going to receive. And prisoners observed that even other prisoners that do the simplest mistakes would get beat or even killed, the prisoners could imagine what would happen if they try to revolt against the German soldiers
ReplyDeleteI think the people being held as prisoners at Auschwitz didn't want to revolt because they saw the horrors of what happened to people who didn't listen or tried to escape. Also they probably didn't have any reason to escape because they probably had nothing outside of the camp to live for.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the prisoners wouldn't dare to start a revolution or try to escape because they were afraid of punishments and tortures. They had witnessed a lot of people suffered during punishment of the German. Furthermore, even when they could form a revolution, could they achieve victory against the huge strong German's Army? It would be waste of strength when they can use their strength to survive. All they wanted was to be alive. Plus, the German would be mad , as the result they would treat the prisoners even worse
ReplyDeleteI think that the prisoner didn't want to start a revolt because they knew that they would be killed or terrible beating, and they were too scared to revolt because they knew that there were more nazi's that could hurt them.
ReplyDeleteThey Knew they wouldn’t be able to fight their way out of the camps and they were too weak from the work to fight so there was no reason to Revolt
ReplyDeleteThis was probably because they knew if they fought back they would just get beat down even harder, the Jews never had any weapons, and the Germens Did. Germens could easily over power all the Jew. All though If I were Jewish and I knew I was about to die, I would most definitely fight back. Which I’m pretty sure some did fight back, but on the other hand jews where also very weak because of the lack of food and water, so they where probably ready to rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteThey were mistreated and underfed. There was no way they could revolt. The ss had guns and the guards had battering sticks. All they were was underfed people, who you could see their bones through the skin. They would have been beaten to the pulp within an instant of them revolting.
ReplyDeleteThe reason prisoners would not revolt is because they knew it just wasn’t wort it. Also because if they did try to revolt they would for sure die and even if they didn’t revolt they still knew that they were going to die
ReplyDeleteJustin Johnson: they didn't want to revolt because they knew they most likely be tortured to death or be killed on the spot and their family might be killed with them
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ReplyDeleteI think that they thought that the Nazi's would outnumber them. Also, they were weak from the lack of food that they were given.
ReplyDeleteI think they knew what would happen if they tried to escape. Death. either to them or their family
ReplyDeleteThe prisoners are not at the tip top condition and if they tried to even make an escape plan they would be caught and killed in the most cruel way. they were probably just too tired to even try.
ReplyDeleteI think that the prisoners know what will happen to them after. It can be death or the soldiers would just murder their families. And the prisoners were very weak and they did not had that much strength left to face the really strong and healthy soldiers.
ReplyDeleteThe reasons the prisoners at the Holocaust didn't try to revolt against the Nazi were too scared to try to escape because they knew that if they get caught they were going to suffer more not only themselves but also their family. And they didn't have any strength left enough to fight against the Nazi armed with weapons. They just followed their fates.
ReplyDeleteI think the prisoners did not revolt because they had been kept in cramped barracks with little food or water and had little energy to work the days they had to.
ReplyDeleteThe prisoners have lost hope. They have decided to give up. They knew that if they were caught doing anything they would be killed right away. No questions asked, just to kill if someone disobeyed.
ReplyDeletei feel that the prisoners would not know what to do after revolting, and many of them would probably die of hunger and other hazards on their way to freedom beyond the german borders.
ReplyDeleteThe idea that any sign of revolt probably made them think that it would be a failure in the end, resulting in who knows what punishment, most likely death. I am surprised though that barely anyone even attempted at revolt considering the harsh conditions of Aushwitz.
ReplyDelete47-63 In Auschwitz concentration camp in Germany there was no hope. My thought is there was no hopes because the prisoners were tortured, starved and were cold to the point of giving up in life. Prisoners must have run out of patience because they had been waiting but have not received a little spark of hope. The prisoners were probably too scared of the Germans because of their weapons and power.
ReplyDeleteI think that they were scared that they would fail and get killed. They probably thought that if they did their work and were quiet they would get out sooner. Which is what happened in Elie’s case. The Jews were also probably too weak to do anything.
ReplyDelete3.I believe that they thought a revolt against the Germans would be pointless for it would be the death of anyone that stood out of place. I think they believed that laying low and following orders would lead to freedom in the end, in Elies case that is exactly what happen. There was no use in trying to start a revolt and then end up being killed in the end. In the camp a person once told Elie that its think for yourself cause if you only think about yourself And your safety you will survive.
ReplyDeleteThey were scared to revolt against the Nazis, they knew what would happen to them if or when they try to escape. They most likely seen people who tried to escape and fail and how they got treated for doing so. They thought that if they tried to escape the same thing would happen to them and be sent to where the bad prisoners were sent.
ReplyDelete3. In the concentration camp and during selection people did not join together and do revolution. I think I understand them and why they did not do that. First of all in the book Night I found that one man tried to do revolution, but people did not follow him. In my opinion that happened because prisoners thought that revolution is not smart idea, they hoped that officer ’words are true (you will just take a shower) ;why do they need to do revolution if they will not die? Second of all they did not do that, because they were not so powerful to. Of course they could join together but how they will fight (in the camp there were a lot of ill and weak people. Also they did not have any weapons-from the book we can find the most powerful weapon that they had was spoon).Third of all people in camp lost all their hope in the better future. How people without hope can fight?
ReplyDeletei think the prisoners didn't revolt because they knew that if they did then the guards would be a lot more strict on the prisoners that were there already that weren't being sent immediately to their death. so they did it for the benefit of the poor and to show that they were the bigger person in the situation.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the prisoners did nit revolt because there was no hope. Hope of freedom, hope of seeing loved ones, hope of falling in love, there was no form of hope. Why? Probably because they were tortured with labor, made examples in they disobeyed, and starved to the point that all they cared about was their next ration of soup and bread. In the book Elie states that they were now body's, living only for a ration of soup and bread.
ReplyDeleteThe prisoners were all too scared to revolt against the Nazis. if they were try to leave and they got caught they would get shot or burned etc . They knew even if they were to escape where they would go. They would just die off in the forest. So they just would pray and hope god would show himself and they would survive this. They relied a lot on god to save them and they soon got doubt full and questioned if he was even there.
ReplyDelete• I think that the prisoners never revolted because they were scared of consequences. They were already dying fast and being killed for doing what they were told to do basically. So what would happen if they revolted? Also I think that they all thought that maybe one day they would be rescued and if they revolted they’d have no chance of survival.
ReplyDeleteI think that the majority of the prisoners did not try to escape or revolt because of fear and mostly because of how weak they were from excessive work and definitely not enough food and rest, the prisoners also knew that if they were caught the punishments would be harsh, because some prisoners would get beat very for making the smallest mistakes in the camp.
ReplyDeleteI believe that part of the reason that they did not revolt is because of their religion. They believed that this could have been a punishment, or that there was a least reasoning behind it that God decided. Therefore they believed that he would also lead them along the right path and that they shouldn’t try to revolt or escape because they were already safe. Another reason could have been that the camp was so heavily guarded that they thought there was no way they would ever escape.
ReplyDeleteI think the prisoners were really scared and they didnt see the hope to fight back and leave since there were guards around them for the whole day. And they were killing everyone who was trying to escape and they had to watch them hang the people. And the more tired they go the more they lost hope of getting out and they didn't care if they died and sometimes they hoped to get shot or anything since they were losing and lost hope and especially lost the will to fight back. And they hoped and prayed for god to help them and after a while they started to question if he was even helping them at all.
ReplyDeleteThe people there had reason to fight, because they knew if they did they would face their fate faster then they already are. They had some hope for freedom, they were promised liberation if they worked hard. Also you would have to get help from the other prisoners to escape and they knew they knew well that all involved in the escape would be killed if they were caught.
ReplyDeleteI think that the prisoners didn't revolt because they knew that if the did they would be tortured and maybe even if their family might be tortured and they were so malnourished if they were to revolt they wouldn't get very far before their bodies would have given up on them. There was always the hope that one day they may be liberated and could go on with their lives and never think about this time again.
ReplyDeletethey thought that if they worked hard they would of been able to leave, to be free and they thought there was no reason of escaping from there because they did no know the were getting lied to, so they did no figure out that.
ReplyDeleteI think the prisoners didnt revolt because they knew that because of the conditions their bodies are in from not getting enough food and being worked till they drop. I also think that they had faith in God and that this was just a test for them to withstand everything and then God will set them free.
ReplyDeleteI believe they thought if they tried they would be introduced to worse conditions, torture or were too worried about there other family members that could be disciplined for there actions, maybe people told them not to so that they wouldn't also get in trouble for knowing the guy, the prisoners were also suppressed and were very afraid even though they were going to die if there is chance for you to live they would probably take it instead of a riskier way.
ReplyDeleteWhen the Holocaust prisoners didn’t revolt I think they’re reasoning behind it was that they were scared they would killed or get caught trying to escape. Another reason why they might have not tried to escape was because they might of thought they were just rumors that they were going to be freed.
ReplyDeletethe prisoners in Auschwitz didn't revolt because they knew what would happen if they did. they would either get shot, worked, beat up, or their family be shot because what they have done. they were probably terrified of what would happen and what would be the point of doing it if at the end they will die.
ReplyDeleteIf they tried to escape, they would get caught, then they would either get shot or be hanged in front of everyone. Everyone was just scared what would happen if they got caught, scared of everything.
ReplyDeleteI think they would have gotten caught and if they got caught then they would have been killed or hanged and none of them wanted to die with out trying to survive this camp and potentially getting out of Auschwitz,or having there freedom someday because they all wanted freedom and if they got caught they knew that they would never get what they really wanted.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the prisoners did not try to do anything or escape because they knew that they would die. The prisoners knew if they tried to escape or do smoothing else they wouldn't be able to succeed in it. Not all prisoners would participate in trying to escape because they knew what would happen to them if they did participate, death. Even though the idea of escaping from Auschwitz sounded like it would be a dream come true, no one would be able to get away with it that easily, the prisoners were so weak.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the prisoners felt they would be fighting an up hill battle that would eventually lead to their defeat. They were so malnourished that they could barely perform their daily tasks let alone revolt. the prisoners were constantly beaten which would have dwindled their moral and perception of the events. I believe that they were also trying to protect each other because escaping would mean that all of you're accomplices were likely to die if you had been caught or if word had gotten out that a group of prisoners were helping others escape.
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