I really do not have much to say about "Survival in Auschwitz" that has not already been said. The only thing that I can say about this book that has really stuck out to me as unexpected is Levi's relationship with Alberto. He started out as just a bedmate when Levi was moved into a different Kommando, and from then on he was the closest thing he had to a friend. Their entire relationship is one of complete trust- Alberto helps Levi survive the physical exhaustion, and Levi encourages Alberto by trusting him (Levi seemingly does that a lot more than he thinks).
Their last encounter with each other is heartbreaking; they had already discussed their wills and testaments to each other in case one of them got out. Although Alberto's seemingly needless sacrifices were tragic, they helped Levi be able to see the intricacies of his life clearly. Alberto in his life helped Levi survive Auschwitz because he was a man among beasts. Levi used his example to remind himself that he, too, was a man.
I commented on Logan's and Leanne's posts.
Their last encounter with each other is heartbreaking; they had already discussed their wills and testaments to each other in case one of them got out. Although Alberto's seemingly needless sacrifices were tragic, they helped Levi be able to see the intricacies of his life clearly. Alberto in his life helped Levi survive Auschwitz because he was a man among beasts. Levi used his example to remind himself that he, too, was a man.
I commented on Logan's and Leanne's posts.
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