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Appropriation of the Odyssey - Coggle Diagram
Appropriation of the Odyssey
plot line (vague)
Jewish person returning from a concentration camp in ww2
steals fake identity in order to escape
returns home to discover all their belongings have been taken by the government
historical context
ww2, the Holocaust
The Holocaust was the genocide of European Jews during World War II.
around two-thirds of Europe's Jewish population were murdered
"ethnic cleansing"
social and cultural context
jewish people were frowned upon, and suffered extreme prejudice due to their religious beliefs (this was sparked by the government)
Antisemitism (prejudice against jews)
people largely acted in fear, the government insight terror in the population, to ensure that there was no government opposition
items and possessions of taken Jewish were sold cheaply
research on ww2
Stories from survivors:
https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/concentration-camp-survivors-share-their-stories
The Odyssey timeline infographic:
https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/odyssey/infographic/
Britannica website:
https://www.britannica.com/event/Holocaust
Cultural and social context:
https://www.ushmm.org/teach/teaching-materials/roles-of-individuals/ethical-leaders/background/causes-and-motivations
comparisons to the Odyssey
People trying to take their possessions = suitors taking over the house at Ithaca
stealing fake identity = odysseus disguised himself