Question

question 15 of 20 click to read a passage from the perils of indifference by elie wiesel. then answer the question. why does wiesel mention the st. louis in the passage? a. to describe how the allies helped jewish people escape from germany b. to show that the united states was indifferent to human suffering c. to explain how the allies learned about the nazi concentration camps d. to explain why the united states joined world war ii

Explanation:

The St. Louis was a ship carrying Jewish refugees who were denied entry to the United States during World War II, which is an example of American indifference to human - suffering. Wiesel uses this to emphasize his theme of the perils of indifference.

Answer:

B. To show that the United States was indifferent to human suffering