Because of Romek Post 4

(1) Which part of the book did you find MOST shocking or disturbing? Why? I thought the most disturbing part of the book was when David found a baby that was still alive in the gas chambers, and then the SS officer threw the baby into the fire. I found this most disturbing because, it showed how horrible the Nazis were, and how they killed innocent people, including little children and babies.

(2) Which job does David get in Krawinkel Camp that helps him survive and avoid some hardships? Describe his experiences.
David got a lucky job at Krawinkel. He was assigned the job of feeding the German Shepherds that the soldiers used. He was luckily able to steel food from the dogs, who were better fed than the Jewish prisoners. Because he could get more portions of food, he got stronger, and was well fed until he was moved to another camp were he was less fortunate.

(3) Describe the conditions at the camp Bergen-Belsen near the end of the war. What happens to David while he is there for the last few weeks of the war?
The conditions of Bergen-Belsen towards the end of the war were horrible. As everybody died, David was forced to carry dead bodies into the furnace for burning, just so he could get food. Because there was no food, people started to eat the bodies of other dead people, even though there was very little flesh to eat on the dead people.

(4) Describe a moment of triumph near the end of the book for David. In other words, discuss a moment he feels pride in his ability to survive and/or happiness that it's over.
I think a moment of triumph for David is when the liberators come, and he says "I did it, mama... I survived". I think that is a moment when he feels pride and happiness, because he promised his family he would survive, and tell the world about what happened. Of course he is happy that it is over, and at first, he can't even realize that he is free.

(5) Write a persuasive paragraph using the following thesis statement as your first sentence. Use your own opinions, evidence from David Faber's speech, and/or the book itself, to prove the thesis statement is true.

David Faber's book, Because of Romek, should be required reading in all middle schools, high schools, and universities because all students need to learn about the horrors of the Holocaust. Many people, not just children, only know a bit about the Holocaust, and Because of Romek should be required reading so people and readers can know the real truth about the Holocaust and WWII, because the truth has not been told properly for many years.