Witnessing the Importance of Bearing Witness
Explore the significance of bearing witness through the powerful narratives of Elie Wiesel and events like the liberation of Buchenwald. Reflect on the responsibilities and impact of being a witness, as portrayed in historical contexts and literary works like "Night."
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First They Came First They Came First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist Then they came for the Socialists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Socialist Then they came for the trade unionists And I did not speak out Because I was not a trade unionist When you listen to a witness, you become a witness. -Elie Wiesel Then they came for the Jews And I did not speak out Because I was not a Jew Then they came for me And there was no one left To speak out for me -Pastor Martin Niemoller
Liberation of Buchenwald Both of the videos we are watching today contain disturbing images of concentration camp victims. Liberation Footage Post viewing response: What did you feel as you watched this footage? Do you think viewing this material is important? Why/why not? Relate this footage, and your experience viewing it, to Wiesel s ideas about bearing witness or silence.
Civilians Tour Buchenwald Civilian Tour Video Response: Why were these people forced to see the camp? How does this connect to the idea of acting as a witness? Are they in any way responsible for what happened in the camp? Why/why not? These German soldiers just watched the video of civilians touring Buchenwald. What does this image tell you?
What does it mean to be a witness? What is the importance of acting as a witness? How has reading Night made you a witness? Having read this text, do you have a responsibility that you didn t have before? Why/why not? What is the responsibility? When you listen to a witness, you become a witness. -Elie Wiesel
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