Demoralization and Dehumanization

These are two terms we will be examining in class in reference to our novel.  Focus questions for these terms include:

1. What do demoralization and dehumanization mean?
2. How are the Jews demoralized during the novel?  What specific actions do the Nazis take to ensure that the Jews do not revolt at any time during the war? Why do you think the Nazis do this?
3. How are the Jews dehumanized when they arrive at the concentration camps?  How does this dehumanization continue throughout the novel?  Why do you think the Nazis do this?