Instructions
For this assignment, conduct an essay on these 2 poems on the Holocaust.
1. Ber Horvitz: Der Himmel [The Heavens]
2. Yala Korwin: Passover Night 1942; The Little Boy with His Hands Up
Write an analysis of each poem, including the following information:
• Explain the background on the author, especially in relation to the Holocaust.
• Explain the content of the poem – what story or message is it trying to tell?
• How does the poem relate to the bigger picture of the Holocaust?
• How effective is the poem in relating the Holocaust to readers?