1. The Shawl by Cynthia Ozick
... meet the main characters, Rosa, Stella, and Magda as they attempt to endure the fears of life in the Nazi Concentration Camp. Rosa and Stella, Rosa's niece, are marching in a line to the camp with Rosa's daughter, Magda, wrapped in a shawl (a well knitted fabric worn by women over the shoulders, head or wrapped around a baby) and hidden from the Nazis. At ... a Nazi Concentration Camp during World War II. As a reader, I can say that the symbolism is mainly what makes this story impressive and a favorite for almost everyone. From the start to finish, the author tends to symbolize many ob...
- Word Count: 1071
- Approx Pages: 4
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School