Topic for Discussion 1

Discuss Oskar Schindler. Who is he? Why is he a well-known historical figure? What did he do? Why does the author consider him a hero?

Topic for Discussion 2

Discuss the treatment of Jews in pre-World War II Poland. How were Jews treated? Were they treated differently than Catholics or other Christians? Were they punished or made to stay segregated? In what way?

Topic for Discussion 3

Discuss the Lejzon family. How were they like all the other families in their tiny village? How were they different? Were they treated differently from other families? Were they rich or poor? Were the siblings unusually close or distant to one another? How did their status in the village impact their lives?

Topic for Discussion 4

Discuss Krakow, Poland in 1938. What kind of city was it? Why did Leyson find it exciting? Was it different from his home village? In...