For us began the ten days both outside world and time.
What an end to a struggle for survival! When I decided to do this blog as part of my English assignment, it took me a long time to come up with an appropriate name. Somehow, the concept of betrayal of humanity seemed to connect with the plot, and I decided to go firm on it. After having completed the text, I realize how appropriate and exact it was. Humanity was not only betrayed, but throttled at Auschwitz. Even the last ten days saw separations from friends and companions, even in the form of death. Had I undergone this experience, I would have definitely gone demented since I know my limitations and am aware that I would neither have been able to end my life, nor bear this trauma. After having colncluded the book, I wonder why Hitler had to stoop to such a low level. Was racial superiority a justified criterion to annihilate an entire race? The end also brings back memories of the beginning, when children and women were also slaughtered. Was it right to end so many innocent lives? The whole story and plot has made me think how lucky and fortunate I am to be living in a politically stable world, and in a protective cocoon. This story just showed a glimpse of the harsh world that rests outside, and it definitely is horrifying. truly, Survival in Auschwitz was a feat that few could accomplish...and Levi very succesfully did. He survived perhaps, the most tormenting and traumatic experience ever in the pages of history !
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