Hannah Katz Interview

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Hanna Schmitz is a 36 year old woman. She former SS Officer from the campground Auschwitz. She now works as a streetcar conductor. She one day meets a young boy named Michael Burg while she notices him throwing up outside near her apartment. He was 15 years old. Hanna took Michael inside to clean him up a bit. A week later, Michael returns with flowers to thank Hanna for taking care of him. While he is there Hanna asks him to help bring up some charcoal from the basement for her. Michael gets all dirty and Hanna helps him shower. This led to them sleeping together. This was the start of their extraordinary relationship. MIchael and Hanna began to see each other very often. The beginning of their relationship consisted of sexual contact more than anything else. As time elapsed, their relationship became more than sexual. Michael discovered that Hanna was …show more content…

Years later, Michael is studying law school and is brought by his teacher to witness a trial when he gets the shock of his life. The trial was Hanna’s. She was on trial in response to killing over 300 people as an SS Officer. Interviewing Hanna Schmitz By: Emily Mata Do you agree with getting held responsible for your actions during the Holocaust? “Yes. I believe justice should be done for what I did to all those innocent lives.” What was your first impression when you saw Michael at your trial? “I was so surprised! I couldn’t believe it was actually him. A rush of adrenaline went through my body. Along with being in shock, I felt some sort of relief and happiness.” Do you plan on keeping in touch with Michael while you’re in prison? “If Michael approves I would like to stay in contact with him.” Do you still love Michael? “Michael is the only one who has stuck by me, even after the 8 years of not being in contact. I love him dearly.” If for some reason you are released on clemency, what do you plan on doing when you are

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