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Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil
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Amos Elon claims the relevance that Arendt’s book enjoys is based on the controversial war in Iraq at the time of his introduction (2006) and the “search for a different view” (viii) by newer generations. Given that over a decade has passed since Elon’s claim, what in current news might keep Arendt’s book relevant today?
Arendt states, “In nearly all countries, anti-Jewish actions started with stateless persons” (138). Why was it important for a person to be “stateless” before enacting measures against them?
What role did resistance play in the deportation of Jews in Denmark, Bulgaria, and Hungary?
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