Question

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why does wiesel mention the story of the st. louis in his speech \the perils of indifference\?

a. to list how many jews were able to escape to the united states

b. to describe how the nazi regime was ultimately defeated in wwii

c. to demonstrate how suffering can end with a simple act of human kindness

d. to show how the united states failed to act on behalf of the jews during wwii

Explanation:

In "The Perils of Indifference", Wiesel's mention of the St. Louis (a ship with Jewish refugees) is to highlight the US's inaction towards Jews during WWII. Option A is wrong as it's not about listing escapes. Option B is incorrect as it's not about Nazi defeat. Option C is wrong as the St. Louis story shows indifference, not kindness ending suffering. Option D matches the purpose of showing US failure to act for Jews.

Answer:

D. To show how the United States failed to act on behalf of the Jews during WWII