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Welcome to The Looking Glass into World War Two and The Effect the War had on Germany's People.  Here you will find videos, pictures, and various facts, quotes and informational dialogue concerning Hitler's Quest, The Third Reich and The Cause and Effects that these struggles and historic events had upon Germany's peoples.

Opening: World War II through the Looking Glass

World War II through the Looking Glass

            There are stages and phases in each person’s life that shape their character and personality for the duration of their existence. This is true for entire families, heritages, and cultures as well. How a culture copes with tragedy and triumph is forever documented in the history books of generations to come, which in turn may also shape the culture’s overall level of pride and honor. In The Gravedigger’s Daughter by. Joyce Carol Oates, the reader follows the lifespan of Rebecca Schwart and her family. The Schwarts were German immigrants wishing to escape the outstretched arms of Adolph Hitler and his Nazi soldiers. The novel describes the family’s struggle to survive their new lifestyle in New York, including a new language, home, and source of income. Joyce Carol Oates is able to describe and create in great detail a relatable story of surviving immigrating to America during and proceeding World War II. Through research of the history of World War II and my extensive knowledge of Oates novel The Gravedigger’s Daughter, I plan to discuss the tragedy of World War II and how the war profoundly shaped and determined the identity of the German culture that we know today.