Schindler uses his factory as a safe haven for Jewish workers from "summary" of Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally
Oskar Schindler, a German businessman, took a bold and extraordinary step during the darkest days of the Holocaust in World War II. He transformed his enamelware factory in Krakow into a sanctuary for Jewish workers, shielding them from the horrors of the Nazi regime. In a time when Jews were being persecuted and sent to concentration camps, Schindler's factory became a place of refuge and safety for hundreds of individuals. Schindler's decision to protect his Jewish workers was not motivated by altruism or compassion at first. He initially saw an opportunity to profit from employing Jewish laborers, who were cheaper and more abundant than non-Jewish workers. However, as he witnessed the atrocities committed against the Jewish population, Schindler's perspective shifted. He began to view his factory as a means to save lives and provide a haven for those in danger. Despite the risks involved, Schindler went to great lengths to protect his employees. He bribed Nazi officials and forged documents to keep his workers out of concentration ca...
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