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  • Who is at Fault? Who is Responsible? - jheinzel 3/7/2007 8:20 PM
    Review the documentation on Derivative Liability and Mens Rea . In section 5 of Night , Elie describes himself as the accuser and God as the accused. During our discussion, we debated whether there was a difference in allowing something to happen versus ...
    (31 response(s); 2/26/2008 3:22 PM )
  • Philosophy in a world of evil and terror - jheinzel 2/18/2007 8:08 PM
    In section 4 of Night ,Elie describes thephilosophiesof three different people; these philosophies are their reactions or their viewpoints to justify or explain what is happening in their world and why. Elie believes that God exists, but he is unjust. ...
    (32 response(s); 5/3/2007 8:51 PM )
  • What is humanity? - jheinzel 2/1/2007 8:52 PM
    As we progress further into Elie's story, Night , we begin to realize that the Nazis are able to advance their"Final Solution"and control their victims by stripping them of their humanity. Please commenton the following questions:What is humanity? What ...
    (64 response(s); 5/3/2007 9:05 PM )
  • Occupation and Genocide Today and Yesterday - jheinzel 1/19/2007 12:41 PM
    We have only just begun our reading of Elie Wiesel's Night . So far, the Germans' occupation in Sighet seems relatively tame. Reflect on what wehave read OR what you knowabout the Nazi treatment of their victimsduring World War II and the reaction of ...
    (53 response(s); 4/14/2007 11:28 PM )
  • Welcome - jheinzel 1/19/2007 12:40 PM
    Welcome to the discussion forum. Please read this introductory message for information about posting instructions and requirements. Any student currently reading Night is eligibleto participate. Use school-appropriate language. Criticism and/or disagreement ...
    (6 response(s); 4/12/2007 11:42 AM )