Afflictions - Psych. And Here My Troubles Began. The writer argues how very different situations are connected when they each touch as these authors do on factors that are intrinsically human. No additional sources cited. A 4 page essay on the symbolism of the shawl itself in Cynthia Ozick's novella.
Special attention is paid to the way the symbolism changes over the course of the story.
The writer presents a chilling account of life during the Holocaust. The primary source is cited. This five page paper explores why man is willing to inflict cruelty and death on other human beings. Focus is on the events during the Holocaust, but many other examples are given as well. Considers whether the new mechanical era is a cause.