All that the Jews wanted was for Madame Schachter to be quiet. They refused to believe that there was actually a fire, because they could not see it. "Once more the young men tied her up and gagged her. They even struck her. People encouraged them: 'Make her be quiet! She's mad! Shut her up! She's not the only one. She can keep her mouth shut . . .' " (Wiesel 24) It is sad that the Jews were trying so hard to silence her cries, when they really should have listened to her. This quote says that they even went so far as to hit her, and that everyone was encouraging this. If they had not been so ignorant, they would have appreciated the warning.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
"An Unheard Cry"
I chose the title "An Unheard Cry" for this chapter because of the peoples' inability to hear Madame Schachter's warning. Although her cries were audible to the people, they assumed that Madame Schachter was delusional. She screamed "Fire", but upon looking out of the windows of the cattle cars, the Jews saw no fire. They shut her up and ignored her message, only to find out later that it was true. When they arrived at Auschwitz, Madame Schachter was finally silent. They realized that she had been right all along. Madame Schachter's cry had not been heard, and now the cries of the Jews wouldn't be either.
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Jackie: Your chapter title was very creative. Your thorough explanation made it very easy for me to distinguish which chapter you were chosen to rename. I liked how you mentioned that even though the Jews were trying not to believe Madame Schachter, she ended up being right about the fire. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mary; your chapter title is very creative. When I read your explanation as to why you chose this as your title for this chapter, I began to realize just how perfect this title would really be if Elie Wiesel had given titles to his chapters. Your explanation supported very well why this would be a good title choice for this chapter. I especially liked this sentence: "Madame Schachter's cry had not been heard, and now the cries of the Jews wouldn't be either." In this sentence you foreshadowed what was to come for the Jews at Auschwitz and the other concentration camps. This made me realize how this title would work in more than one way. It was also very clear to me which chapter you were assigned to title. This was well thought-out; great work!
ReplyDeleteJackie, your title is great for this chapter! I agree with Mary and Jen how it was clear to tell which chapter you were titling. I really like how you explained why you titled it "An Unheard Cry" because the Jews heard Madame Schachter yell about the fires, but they would not believe her since they could not see them.
ReplyDeleteI also did this chapter, and I like how we both had very different chapter titles that could work. You did a great job titling this chapter, and if Elie Wiesel was to name his chapters, it should definitely be "An Unheard Cry"!
Jacquerie: Quite a creative title and good analysis. I also liked Rocci's comments. She made some really good points; good "peer" criticism. Well done both of you!
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