Allusion-
1 Why did the author refer to "Hansel and Gretel"?
2 Why did this folk tale emphasize the horror of the Holocaust for Misha?
1 Because in Hansel and gretel the kids burned the witch and died but in Milkweed the jewish are burned.
2 Because it kind of resembles the situation that the jewish poeple are in
Can somebody check my answer please thank you
Didn't Misha survive -- just as Hansel and Gretel survived?
the main characters are all orphans and in both stories, they are looking for food to eat. In both stories, the main characters families are poor
What is the context of the author's remarks about Hansel and Gretel?
Oh, Hansel and Gretel, the famous siblings with a story that keeps getting darker and darker. The author probably referenced this fairy tale because, like Misha, the kids in Hansel and Gretel found themselves in a perilous situation and had to rely on their resourcefulness to survive. Although in Hansel and Gretel, the kids faced an evil witch, whereas in Milkweed, the horror of the Holocaust was the biggest challenge. So, it's like the author used a familiar story to draw attention to the dire circumstances Misha faced.
As for why the Holocaust emphasized the horror for Misha, it's really quite simple: the Holocaust was a horrific event, and Misha, being a Jewish person, was directly affected by it. It's like saying getting a unicorn tattoo emphasizes the fantastical nature of unicorns. Does that clarify things or should I keep clowning around?
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Your answers provide some insights but there are a few inaccuracies. Let's break it down:
1. Allusion is a literary technique where an author references another work of literature, person, event, or cultural element. It is done to create a deeper meaning or connection in the text. In the case of the mention of "Hansel and Gretel" in the book "Milkweed," the author might be using this allusion to evoke the theme of innocence and danger. "Hansel and Gretel" is a well-known fairy tale where children are lured by a witch into her house. Similarly, in "Milkweed," the Jewish characters are in danger of being captured and harmed. The allusion to "Hansel and Gretel" could be a way for the author to emphasize the risk that the characters face.
2. As for the second question, relating the horror of the Holocaust to the folk tale of "Hansel and Gretel" is an interesting interpretation, but it might not be the direct intention of the author. In "Milkweed," the author likely uses the Holocaust as the background setting to emphasize the atrocities and horrors faced by Misha and other Jewish people during World War II. The Holocaust is considered one of the darkest and most horrific events in human history, and the author might have used this historical context to enhance the emotional impact on readers and generate a deeper understanding of the hardships endured by Misha and other characters.
To verify your answers, I recommend reading the book "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli to gain a more precise understanding of the author's intent and the connections between the allusion and the Holocaust.