Oskar Schindler's List Research Paper

Schindler’s List retells the heroic actions of Oskar Schindler. Once a poor Czechoslovakian businessman, Oskar Schindler sees the oncoming world war as a chance to reinvigorate his life by taking advantage of the Nazi regime’s hatred towards Jews. Oskar would find great success in his munitions factory by through securing large deals from Nazi officers, due to his close connections, and his use of cheap Jewish labor. However, as Oskar beared witness to more and more heinous crimes committed against the Jews, Oskar could no longer stand by while thousands of innocent Jews were slaughtered at the hand of Nazis. This would change Oskar’s goal from trying to make a fortune by taking advantage of the Jews to attempting to save as many Jews as possible.
From this it is evident that Oskar Schindler is the hero from Schindler’s List as he single handedly saved thousands of lives.
Truly one of the greatest heroes to come out of the Holocaust, Oskar Schindler risked everything to save all the Jews he could. Initially indifferent about the poor treatment of the Jews, Schindler would change his ways and work to save the Jews, only adding to his greatness displaying his change of heart to do what is just even when it is against his well-being. Schindler’s disregard for the life of the Jews in at the beginning of the film can be seen during his meeting with the old man with one arm who wanted the thank him. Rather than being receptive to the praise he received, Schindler was angered by this man as he was a liability to the profits he was so keen on making. However after seeing the cruel clearance of the Jewish ghettos, specifically the little girl in the red dress, Schindler sees just how disgusting and inhumane the Nazi’s truly are and is determined to make a difference. After several lucrative contracts with the Nazi’s Schindler had amasses a massive fortune, one