Albert Camus: People's Inability to Act and Schindler's List

"I know that the great tragedies of history often fascinate men with approaching
horror. Paralyzed, they cannot make up their minds to do anything but wait. So
they wait, and one day the Gorgon devours them, But I should like to convince
you that the spell can be broken, that there is an illusion of impotence, that
strength of heart, intelligence and courage are enough to stop fate and
sometimes reverse it." Albert Camus.

Albert Camus believes that the greatest tragedies of history are so
horrific that people stand in awe, and consequently, nobody even attempts to do
anything in response of the tragedies. Many are under "an illusion of impotence"
, and eventually, Camus states, "The Gorgon devours them". Also, in order for
this "spell to be broken", people must have "strength of heart, intelligence
and courage." I believe that Albert Camus is correct, people are under a vale
of impotence when it comes to......

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Title: Albert Camus: People's Inability To Act And Schindler's List
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