The Perils Of Indifference Analysis

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Indifference is a “sin”, a “punishment.” Indifference is a “blurred line between light and darkness.” Indifference is “tempting”, “seductive.¨ Indifference is a “friend of the enemy.” Indifference is not a “beginning”, but more of an “end.” Famous poet and holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel in his speech “The Perils of Indifference” claims that indifference is inhumane and dangerous. Wiesel’s purpose is to illustrate the dangers of indifference using personal experiences and historical examples. He creates a melancholy, serious tone for the lawmakers, politicians, and members of the Congress that are present at the White House for the Millennium Lecture Series- a series of of cultural showcases that highlight the creativity and inventiveness of the American people throughout ideas, art, science, and discoveries.
The general argument made by author Elie Wiesel in his work, “The Perils of Indifference”, is that indifference is menacing. More specifically, Wiesel argues
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On April 24, 1915, the “Turks” invaded the homes of Armenian “intellectuals” in order to torture or kill them. The Turks also made the Armenians go on a “death march” which lasted for several months, killing around 1.5 million people. This is known today as the “Armenian Genocide.” Although there is evidence to prove this genocide, many people back then did not believe this tragic event took place. Additionally, no one talked about this incident; in fact, no one cared. Fast forward to 18 years later, as Hitler was planning to take over Poland, he asked, “Who today remembers the Armenians?” Which goes to show that no one was bothered by this occurrence. To this day, Turkey is still refusing to “acknowledge the genocide;” specifically, they claimed that “there was no premeditation on the deaths of the Armenians.” The Turkish people showed indifference to this devastating