Research Questions
Use these questions to guide you through your research and to help you learn more about the survivor you are choosing to write about:
What was your family member's full name and when and where were they born?
Can you describe your family member's childhood and what their family life was like before the war?
What did your family member do for a living before the war?
How did your family member's life change when the war broke out?
When did your family member first realize they were in danger?
How did your family member and their family attempt to evade persecution or escape to safety?
Did your family member experience any acts of resistance or defiance against their oppressors?
What was the experience of living in hiding or in a concentration camp like for your family member?
How did your family member cope with the constant fear and uncertainty of their situation?
What was your family member's experience like in concentration or labor camps?
Did your family member witness any acts of kindness or bravery from others during their time in the camps?
Was your family member ever forced to participate in any atrocities?
How did your family member manage to survive and escape the camps or persecution?
What happened to your family member's family members and loved ones during the war?
Did your family member receive any aid or assistance from others during or after the war?
How did your family member adjust to life after the war?
What was your family member's view of their experiences during the Holocaust?
Did your family member speak openly about their experiences, or was it something that they kept hidden?
How do you feel learning about your family member's experiences during the Holocaust?
What lessons do you think we can learn from your family member's experiences, and how can we apply them to our lives today?
These questions are just here to guide you on your journey of discovery. You can always ask more questions or change these questions up!