Question

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why does wiesel mention the story of the st. louis in his speech \the perils of indifference\?

a. to list how many jews were able to escape to the united states
b. to describe how the nazi regime was ultimately defeated in wwii
c. to demonstrate how suffering can end with a simple act of human kindness
d. to show how the united states failed to act on behalf of the jews during wwii

Explanation:

In Elie Wiesel's speech "The Perils of Indifference", the story of the St. Louis (a ship carrying Jewish refugees) is used to illustrate the United States' failure to act to help Jews during WWII. The ship was denied entry to the US, forcing the refugees back to Europe where many faced persecution. Option A is incorrect as the speech isn't about listing escapees. Option B is wrong as the story isn't about Nazi defeat. Option C is incorrect as the story shows indifference, not kindness ending suffering. Option D matches the purpose of using the St. Louis story to highlight US inaction.

Answer:

D. To show how the United States failed to act on behalf of the Jews during WWII