Levi was born to a Jewish assimilated family. He wasn't close to any religion, or to Jewishness, up until Italian government issued some restrictions for Jews. By that time Levi was a student in the local university. According to the new government rules, Jews were expelled from universities. Levi was lucky to get a degree; nevertheless, it was hard for him to find a job. In 1944 Levi joined an anti-fascist resistance group. Levi was captured and deported with other Italian Jews and political prisoners to the concentration camp at Auschwitz.

Being a scientist, Primo Levi had a different look at survival in Auschwitz. He approached to the situation he was put in the way of science. He didn't really involve his emotional side. As in his nov

In Primo Levi's essay "Shame" he tells about his guilt. In a way, he feels ashamed for being "saved." Being so rational and realistic during the time in Auschwitz, Levi didn't let himself to be emotional; but it was deep inside of him. He felt ashamed, that during being in camp, he cared only about his own life, not trying to help others. Although there was nothing much he could do about helping others, there were incidents, like for example with a pipe of water. Levi failed to share what he found with other prisoners; maybe that drop of water could save someone's life. Even if it wouldn't help someone to survive, he is ashamed of not trying to do that. He even feels guilty, that he is alive. There were so many other people, who were brilliant, smart, and who just were not lucky enough.

So, even though Primo Levi survived Auschwitz, returned to Italy, got married, and continued to build his carrier he was not so free. He was "saved" from Nazis who we

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