Schindler is hailed as a hero by those he saved from "summary" of Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally
Oskar Schindler, a man of contradictions, found himself in the unlikely role of a savior during the darkest days of World War II. Working within the machinery of the Nazi regime, Schindler managed to shield over a thousand Jews from the horrors of the Holocaust. His actions, while seemingly self-serving at times, ultimately resulted in the preservation of countless lives. As the war drew to a close, those who had been spared by Schindler's intervention saw him in a new light. No longer just a businessman seeking profit, he had become a beacon of hope in a time of despair. The gratitude felt by those he had rescued was immeasurable, their admiration for him unwavering. Schindler's transformation from a shrewd opportunist to a compassionate protector was not lost on those who witnessed it. His willingness to risk his own safety in order to safeguard others was a testament to his newfound sense of morality. The ...
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