The Jews are forced into the Krakow ghetto from "summary" of Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally
The Nazis are herding hundreds of Jews into the Krakow ghetto. Families are torn apart, forced to leave behind their homes and possessions. The streets are filled with chaos and despair as people are pushed and shoved into overcrowded buildings. Inside the ghetto, conditions are deplorable. The Jews are crammed into small, cramped living spaces, with no privacy or basic necessities. Food is scarce, and hunger gnaws at their stomachs day and night. Disease spreads quickly, with many falling ill and dying due to lack of medical care. The once vibrant community is now a shadow of its former self. Fear and uncertainty grip the hearts of the people as they wonder what the future holds for them. Rumors of deportations and exte...
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