Schindler's List: What are some ethical implications or aspects of the film?

Question

First of all let me say that this is the first time that I've used yahoo answers, and this is the best source for info I have ever used on the internet.
So after only posting two questions, I have quickly discovered that my topic would be a little more challenging than what I have time to deal with. Perhaps another time on my own I will challenge my original question.
The horrific events involving the Holocaust, which I am sure has several moral and ethical implications, I think would be an excellent place to begin.
I am writing an essay for the Elie Weisel Prize in Ethics contest, and I need some ideas to get my wheels turning. What are some Ethical aspects or implications of the film Schindler's List? I am writing a sort of Film critique essay on the subject surrounding the film for this contest.

Answer 1

I loved both the film and the book Schindler's list. And I would suggest posting this question under several different categories as well. There is a category for films/movies. And also possibly the philosophy and/or history category would generate a nice variety of responses. But I will try to answer your question too.
The main theme--or what I got as the main theme--was his questioning of himself "did I do enough" "did I do all I could" questioning his actions and inactions in regards to saving and protecting lives. What responsibility did he have in regards to the Jews? He knew the problem. How did he respond? Ultimately that question would be/could be asked to all who stood by and watched those events happen. I think back to the relatively famous poem "First They Came For the Jews" so the implications for the audience would be what would you do or what could you do when you seen injustice being carried out.

First They Came for the Jews

First they came for the Jews
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for the Communists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left
to speak out for me.

Pastor Martin Niemöller

Answer 2

the character of Schindler himself. He replaced right into a bon-vivant, none too truthful and a playboy who initially performed the Nazi equipment for his own income. it somewhat isn't the form of guy or woman you will possibly think of of being what Israel words 'righteous between the international locations', and yet he replaced into. The astonishing factor is *why* he did what he did, and to the quantity he did it, risking himself. no one has arise with an fullyyt passable answer. the best answer is that he's a variety of human beings called to greatness, regardless of themselves.

Answer 3

WISH I COULD HELP YOU BUDDY!!! I TRIED WATCHING THE MOVIE 3 DIFFERENT TIMES AND APPARENTLY DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH SENSE TO FIGURE IT OUT. DID YOU SAY IT WAS ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST? OH. I JUST COULDN'T KEEP UP.