The “Universal Declaration of human” rights proclaims a common standard of achievement for all people and nations. Every individual and organ of society shall strive by teaching to promote to respect the rights and freedom for every individual. During the Holocaust, many violations of human rights occur. In the books “Night” by Elie Wiesel and “The Sunflower On The Possibilities And Limits Of Forgiveness” by Simon Wiesenthal display how many violations of human rights take place during this time period.
Article two of the “UDHR” states “Everyone is entitled to all rights and freedoms set forth, without distinction of any kind, such as race, color, sex, language,religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth…show more content… During the Holocaust, soldiers don't care about Jew’s health or anything else. In “Night” the police don’t care about anyone but their own kind. “The Hungarian police used their rifle butts, their clubs, to indiscriminately strike old men, women, children and cripples” (Wiesel 17). By violating article five, old men and women will go through much pain in order to survive. During his experience in the Holocaust, Wiesel witness many deaths. “babies! Yes, I did see this with my own eyes...children thrown into flames” (Wiesel 32). The German police hate all Jews and don't’ care about any of them. A fire is a horrible way to die! Wiesel gives a clear description of the torture of the Jews. “The Sunflower” also gives important details about events of the Holocaust. Wiesenthal gives vivid description of torture in concentration camps. “Then from the other windows fell burning bodies...we shot..oh God! (Wiesenthal 43) “The Sunflower” explains how a ss soldier wants forgiveness for his part in the holocaust. Wiesenthal use the feelings of the ss soldier to give the reader a clear vision of how badly soldiers feel about the situation. Throughout the book, the soldier talks about the suffering and death that occurs in concentration camps. “Years filled with suffering and constant specter of death” (wiesenthal 76). As years go on, many…show more content… Throughout the books, the authors explain all the unrightful events. Many children, women, and lose their lives all because of their race. The “Universal Declaration of Human rights” proclaims equality and justice for all humans. Everyone deserves rights. Despite the race, sex, language,religion, political or other opinion, everyone should have equal rights. Something the Jews did not
