There is
clearly a difference in time when you start to read about the Communist
Party. Just getting settled into the
first couple of pages in both chapters the entire attitude and perspective to
me is gloomy. The Great Depression, WWI,
and WWII are all relevant to world history but it really sets a different mood
altogether. Strayer definitely captures
and entertains that gloomy feeling and to think that people actually lived
through this is heartbreaking. Families,
for example during the Nazi concentration camps, were taken and separated from
the culture and lifestyle one had made their own. The ability to adapt is resisted at first but
overall one had to comply to make stay alive, if ever so lucky. In a black and white timeframe, the only
known color to the Communist Party was red. Red,
a symbolic color known for energy and to entice emotion. It also portrays a
strong and powerful masculine energy. Go
figure! Most of the communist leaders
were known to be male leaders. They were
fearless and did as they pleased without showing emotion or sentiment to their
thoughts. It was their say or
nothing! Germany, China, Russia, and
Cuba are all known for this communist government system elevated during
historical times. Why did it not cross
to North America? What was the motive
for this type of government that was not accepted into the Americas? Was it
fear that held civilians from fighting back?
Overall,
this week’s reading Strayer really captured the negativity associated with
Communism and a completely different perspective compared to all the eras. As one of the inserts mentioned by Etty
Hillesum in the concentration camps, it was really spirituality and faith that
allowed this change in lifestyle but also her way of dealing with it all.
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