Elie Wiesel

to the united states, italy

the perils of indifference

He freed the slaves which was one of the causes of the Civil War in the United States, but he did not free the Jews. The Jews were freed from several concentration camps in Europe during a different war... World War II.

In The Perils of Indifference Wiesel gives the evidence that the United States is a great country and has the greatest democracy, the most generous of all new nations in modern history that has been successful in ending human suffering.

1. they made it illegal for Jews to do business with non-Jews
2. they made Jews wear stars so Jews could always be identified
3. they burned Jewish homes and businesses
4. they deported Jews
5. they killed Jews
6. etc.

we must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.

indifference

To show how the United States failed to act on behalf of the Jews during WWII.

Or

To show that the United States was indifferent to human suffering

the audience can focus on weasels terrible childhood

The day he was freed from a concentration camp

The emotional range of the young boy accompanying the old man.

he remind the audience of his experiences as a holocaust survivor.

By giving specific examples of human tragedies caused by indifference

The answer is: To appeal to the audience's emotions and leave the audience with a memorable image. :) Hope this help. Good luck

To show that being indifferent to suffering is easy.

logos by showing a specific example of the cost of indiffernce