Snow Treasure Character Analysis
In the story “Snow Treasure” there was a situation when morality came into play. One of the German soldiers well at least they thought he was a german soldier who went by the name Jan Lasek. He was captured by Peters’s uncle Victor and his pal Rolls. The captive pleaded that they take him to America with him he told them that he wasn't a German spy but in fact Polish. He explained to them that the germans came into his country and cause nothing but misery they destroyed their homes stole their food and valuables and even killed many civilians. He also explained that when he was on his way to America and he was captured by what seem to be the police but was actually German spies portraying police. They kept him alive because they needed someone to translate for them because he studied languages. He was telling victor all he want to do is go to America and he would never side with the Germans after what they did with his people. Victor had to make the decision on weather if Jan Lasek was telling the truth and if he was should he keep him hidden on the boat. Victor decided that he would keep Jan on the boat despite the fact that the Germans would be looking for him because he’s a polish captive.
In this situation i would've made the same decision as Victor did. Jan’s story was sounded very true and he desperately wanted to …show more content…
It would weigh heavy on my conscience being able to help someone in a way that could make their life better. In the situation I could have not believed Jan’s story and held him captive until the children were finished collecting all the gold and throw Jan overboard while leaving for America, but i wouldn't feel right doing that. I would have to think to myself how can someone come up with a story that sounds so true. It was a great risk in hiding Jan but in the end it was worth it because all of the treasure was safely collected and Jan finally had the opportunity to go to
In this situation i would've made the same decision as Victor did. Jan’s story was sounded very true and he desperately wanted to …show more content…
It would weigh heavy on my conscience being able to help someone in a way that could make their life better. In the situation I could have not believed Jan’s story and held him captive until the children were finished collecting all the gold and throw Jan overboard while leaving for America, but i wouldn't feel right doing that. I would have to think to myself how can someone come up with a story that sounds so true. It was a great risk in hiding Jan but in the end it was worth it because all of the treasure was safely collected and Jan finally had the opportunity to go to