Terrible Things: An Allegory of the Holocaust

How is this short film an allegory (a representation) of the Holocaust?

How is this short film an allegory (a representation) of the Holocaust?

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Terrible Things: An Allegory of the Holocaust is a children’s book published in 1980 by the Irish writer named Eve Bunting. Sorry, I have not seen the short film.

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"Terrible Things: An Allegory of the Holocaust" is a short film that uses the allegory of animals to represent the experiences of individuals during the Holocaust. In the film, forest animals live peacefully until one day, the Terrible Things, who represent the Nazi regime, arrive and start taking away animals one by one. The animals who are taken away represent different groups that were targeted by the Nazis, including Jews, homosexuals, and people with disabilities.

The film is an allegory in that the animals represent real people and the events in the film are symbolic of the experiences of individuals during the Holocaust. The use of animals also makes the film accessible to a wider audience, including children, while still conveying the gravity of the subject matter.

The film's message is that people must speak out against injustice and oppression, or there can be dire consequences. Animal allegory is a powerful way to convey this message and help people understand the extent of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust.