Not Without My Daughter Vs. Schiendlers' List

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Individuals in society gain power in order, to accomplish their goals. However, it depends on to what degree individuals are willing go to in order to achieve their personnel goal. In the two pieces of literature named Not Without My Daughter and Shindler's List, bold and consistent risks were taken to fulfill both the main characters' ambitions. The main characters in both novels demonstrated a great amount of self-determination and persistence, giving the word ambition a whole new meaning. In the novels Not Without My Daughter by William Hoffer and Shindler's List by Thomas Keneally, the main characters established similar characteristics that resulted in a victorious outcome. Betty Mahmoody and Oscar Shindler both displayed powerful ambition, and revealed it through their courage, intelligence and loyalty, throughout the novel. The protagonist in both fictional stories had certain specific objectives. However, not only did these characters have ambition, but they also had !

the willpower to turn their dreams into reality. Betty put forth all her effort to return home with her daughter, and Oscar sacrificed everything if it meant saving one life. These are the clear reasons as to why the relationships among these characters a

n Michigan in one piece. Such a trip took great courage and potential qualities, which Betty Mahmoody clearly possessed. The great courage Mahmoody exemplified in dealing with potentially violent Iranian soldiers as she fled with her daughter was the same courage Oskar Schiendler needed in World War II to oppose the Nazis. During World War II in 1939, Oskar Schiendler a highly respected man who proved himself to be one of the bravest men who ever lived. He was an extremely wealthy member of the Nazi party and an influencing man who had the courage to aid the misfortunate Jews. Adolph Hitler was a man who ruled the Nazi party, to murder all Jews; his motives were never questioned. Once Oskar learned of Hitler's plan to execute all Jews, he began his pursuit of saving as many Jews as possible.

Schiendler worked his entire life on a company he built up; he had neglected it and hired as many Jews as possible illegally. This took strength because if anyone had known the truth of this scandal, he would been killed instantly. Oskar in several cases also showed his courageous side, as he constantly ordered Nazi's not to kill Jews, they would suffer severely from the consequences. Oskar also prepared a list of as many people as possible, and made them fake passports, which saved many from entering the concentration camps full of gas chambers.

Having a dream, and letting no one stay in ones way to achieve it, is the true definition of ambition. In the novels Not Without My Daughter and Schiendler's List, ambition played the main role, which generated a powerful correlation among both main characters; Betty Mahmoody and Oskar Schiendler. The main characters each held ambition and achieved their dreams at the end. Their characters were similar due to these qualities evident throughout both novels. Courage was shown by both Betty and Oskar, as Betty had to go against her own husband and his family and Oskar had to go against his own religion and race which were the Nazis. Intelligence was evident with Mahmoody as she was able to find the escape route out of Iran, and Oskar was able to arise with the most inventive idea of The List of Life. Being loyal towards the laws and rules in Betty's case and Oskar's giving food and shelter to those in need were distinctive signs of loyalty and intelligence. Both these novels a!

He was loyal to the Jews that he even let them practice their Jewish religion. He allowed them to read their Bibles, and celebrate holidays in his factory, and in his presence. He also held a three minute silence period to all those who died, because he felt a lot of sympathy for them, and for their families. Oskar clearly depicted loyal characteristics, especially because his ambition was formed due to his desire for saving lives. Oskar Schiendler carried out this sincere act only because he wished to do so good naturally. Oskar was constantly loyal to all those around him, and eventually it paid off because his ambition was fulfilled. He was able to save thousands of Jews all due to his willingness to take risks. Both fictional characters displayed such loyalty, intelligence, and courage that led to such a triumph they never thought they were capable of accomplishing.

" ...the biblical reference Herr Schiendler had made could be summed up by a talmudic verse which said that he who saves the life of one man saves the entire world." "Of course, of course," said Oskar Schiendler" (Kene

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