The interesting article, "The White Rose," by Robert K. Elder, tells the story of how Hitler came into power, thus influencing Hans and Sophie Scholl to create a group called the White Rose that showed resistance to the Nazis. The group printed out leaflets that were anti-Nazi and sent them to their teachers, fellow students, and even displayed them in public spaces. They weren't going to just sit around as people were being killed. They were going to do something! And they did! Sadly it ended in their capture and death, but at least they got their point across and helped the Nazi resistance. The article shows me that I should stand up for what I believe in and what is right, whatever the consequences.
Throughout the article, I had many feelings and thoughts. I feel like the message the author was trying to convey was very strong and taught people reading he article a good lesson; stand up for what you believe in and try to always do the right thing. While reading the article I thought that Hans and Sophie Scholl were very brave people that should be given more respect and attention. "The courageous acts by the Scholls and others in their group - six ended up paying with their lives - have until now received little to no attention in the U.S" (Elder); the author wants the reader to understand that the White Rose should have been given more press for the great deeds they did. Also I think that even though the White Rose was a small group that wasn't very known, they made a huge difference in the war. Thus again, they should receive more attention.
The article is pretty biased, only focusing on the good of the White Rose, and that World War Two was a horrible time. All the evidence and examples placed in the article supports the ideas above. All the quotes also show the positive aspects of the group. "'Their legacy is clear: It is a call for truth, for decency, for overcoming fear, of knowing that youth does have power'" (Elder). That quote is one of the many quotes that exhibits the greatness of the White Rose.
In conclusion, this article really changed my thinking about how people should deal with their beliefs. They should do what they believe in! This article also made me appreciate everyone in World War Two that took a stand against the Nazi. The Nazi shouldn't of gotten away with the horror they were doing, and thankfully they didn't.
Works Cited:
Elder, Robert K. "The White Rose." Upfront: Tougher Than the Taliban 9 Nov. 2013: 18-21. Print.
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