By the poetry elements of imagery, organization, and theme in the poem of Niemöller "First They Came for the Jews" and imagery in Gershon's poem "Race"; Arendt describes how totalitarianism effects are exposed, emphasizing the importance of diversity and tolerance in society. Niemöller's poem echoes the total domination effects in society, as Arendt's work points, by the lack of imagery, organization, and theme; showing how essential are the understanding and diversity among people. ... Thus, in the last three lines of Niemöller's poe...

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• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: Graduate