Conformity and Obediance in 'Schindler's List'
Conformity, Authority and Obediance Speech:
Familiarity. Is this really beneficial, or rather an obstacle for the people who yearn to make a difference and move forward in life ? If I were to ask all of you here today, are you afraid of being alone and cast aside, you would all, yes. People are afraid not to conform to the extent that you allow others to forumlate your so-called creed and mould you into people they envision, not necessarily the person you aspire to be. All of a sudden, your behaviour pattern is the exact replica of your leader, you begin drawing your beliefs from them, hanging off their every word until inevitably, you become utterly devoted. Whether your reasons are simply naivity or even just exhaustion of being constantly ignored, you have now lost yourself and are living the life that has been mapped out by someone whom you thought you could trust. Familiar is not necessarily good, it is only familiar. Comfortable is not necessarily good, it is often just familiar. Adolf Hitler, the Chancellor of Germany during WWII, was, in hindsight, one of the most narcissistic leaders to date, however his true character was buried within his authoritative charisma and hypnotic speeches. Oskar Schindler and Amon Goeth were both fascinated by the authoritive influence of which their country was surrounded. Both were raised on the very essence of fascism. With these thoughts of tyranny planted deep within their vulnerable minds, these views began to grow and develop into a way of life.
Initially manipulating the system, Schindler was concerned only with himself and the succes of his moneymaking scheme, however over time, undergoes a change that prompts him to sepnd his fortune to save the lives of those he once exploited. He attempts to hide behind his constant self-control because he was taught that vulnerability is for the weak, yet somehow in spite of this, still seems vulnerable, one could even say fragile, a trait he shares with his foe Goeth.
Familiarity. Is this really beneficial, or rather an obstacle for the people who yearn to make a difference and move forward in life ? If I were to ask all of you here today, are you afraid of being alone and cast aside, you would all, yes. People are afraid not to conform to the extent that you allow others to forumlate your so-called creed and mould you into people they envision, not necessarily the person you aspire to be. All of a sudden, your behaviour pattern is the exact replica of your leader, you begin drawing your beliefs from them, hanging off their every word until inevitably, you become utterly devoted. Whether your reasons are simply naivity or even just exhaustion of being constantly ignored, you have now lost yourself and are living the life that has been mapped out by someone whom you thought you could trust. Familiar is not necessarily good, it is only familiar. Comfortable is not necessarily good, it is often just familiar. Adolf Hitler, the Chancellor of Germany during WWII, was, in hindsight, one of the most narcissistic leaders to date, however his true character was buried within his authoritative charisma and hypnotic speeches. Oskar Schindler and Amon Goeth were both fascinated by the authoritive influence of which their country was surrounded. Both were raised on the very essence of fascism. With these thoughts of tyranny planted deep within their vulnerable minds, these views began to grow and develop into a way of life.
Initially manipulating the system, Schindler was concerned only with himself and the succes of his moneymaking scheme, however over time, undergoes a change that prompts him to sepnd his fortune to save the lives of those he once exploited. He attempts to hide behind his constant self-control because he was taught that vulnerability is for the weak, yet somehow in spite of this, still seems vulnerable, one could even say fragile, a trait he shares with his foe Goeth.