Subjectivity In The Holocaust

The holocaust can be arguably the biggest historical event ever in which Hitler and the germans killed more than 6 million Jews. Many non-fiction texts can be both objective and subjective. Most people use more objectivity than subjectivity in stories like “At the Holocaust Museum” By David Oliver Relin. Objectivity has facts and measurable numbers while subjectivity has opinions and point of views. This article was both subjective and objective to show information about what happened in the holocaust.

The information in this article is shown in an objective way. The text said, “ 6 million Jews and other victims who were systematically exterminated by Nazi Germany during World War II.” This word choice in the sentence shows emotions that

make you feel sad that so many people died. This is an objective visualization because it states that 6 million Jews and others were killed during World War II. Another example of objectivity from the article is “There are people lying all over. Sick, dying, and starved people.” The word choice in this sentence shows a tone that makes you feel bad for the people who had to go through with this. This is an objective visualization because it shows that many people were dying of sickness or starvation in the camps. Lastly the article also stated that there were “charred corpses of more than 50 Jews killed.” The word choice in this sentence shows a tone that makes you feel uncomfortable because it makes you visualize burned bodies. This is an objective visualization because it shows that many bodies were burned dead or alive while they were in the concentration camps. These examples from the text show that the article has some objectivity.

The information in this article is also shown in a subjective way. The article said, “It was the most terrible event in modern history.” This word choice in the sentence shows emotions that make you feel disappointed that so many people went through such a horrible experience. This is a subjective visualization because it is an opinion that this was the most terrible thing ever to happen. Another example of subjectivity from the article is,“You get the feeling that you're trapped, that something bad is about to happen.” The word choice in this sentence shows a tone that makes you feel scared because you are visualizing being trapped in that position. This is a subjective thought because it is your opinion on being trapped and scared. Lastly the article also stated that it was, “a thought-provoking and personally upsetting experience.” This word choice in the sentence shows emotions that make you feel sad and upset about the holocaust. This is a subjective visualization because it shows an opinion on their upsetting experience of the holocaust. These examples from the text show that the article has some subjectivity.

At the Holocaust Museum By David Oliver Relin shows both objectivity and subjectivity. Analyzing an informational text for objectivity and subjectivity is important because it shows emotions or facts in different ways. It also shows the facts and feeling on different events in different stories.