One of our topics of discussion this week was memorializing the Holocaust, and if fictional art forms (like books, movies, etc.) about it were "OK." I remember our speaker from the field trip saying that she does not feel pleased whenever she sees/hears about them. I never knew people felt this way. I personally enjoy fictional books and movies about the Holocaust, like "Milkweed", and "Number the Stars," I absolutely love those books, so when I heard her say that, I tried to remove myself, and put my feet into her shoes to try and come to an understanding as to why she would feel the way she does. Sadly I can only try to understand, I think my understanding is clouded because of my love for those books and movies. On the other hand, I wouldn't want to take part in something that a survivor would find disrespectful to them. I can understand why she might feel the way she does, but I cannot empathize, which I guess is OK, but for myself personally, empathizing is not enough. So I will keep trying. The conversation did get a bit heated though, some felt the same way I did, while others agreed with our speaker. I'm just glad I am able to use true knowledge, from a survivor, on their feelings about such things, helping me to broaden my horizons, and use a larger viewpoint than I have before.
-Maleia Ransom
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