Dear Elie,
We both know that the holocaust of the Jews was an extraordinary event in the Jews'
lives. Such a mass destruction will never be forgotten by anyone. Families were torn
apart and rarely you would come by a friend or a relative. You and your father were very
fortunate to have stuck together. You two were close and would do anything for each
other. When your father was beaten, you were scared out of your mind. You didn't know
what to do. I think that if you would have defended your father it would have done
everybody some good.
You should have helped your father out because it was the right thing to do. Your father
did so much for you; it was the least you could have done for him. Your father raised you
and supported you; without him you wouldn't be what you are today. I would have helped my
father out if I were in this situation.
Honestly, your dad is the only thing you have left. You had to protect him and show him
you care. If you had taken action, your father would have been proud of you. I love my
dad and I'd do anything for him because without him I'm nothing.
In reality, you could have started a revolt against the Nazis; you outnumbered them by
thousands to one. If you'd struck the Gypsy, your father or someone else would have
backed you up and would have started an uprising. At first, some Jews were actually
thinking of a revolt.
To be brief, helping your father would have been the right thing to do. Face it, there
really isn't much to lose; atleast you'd gone off with some pride and dignity.
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