English

Brenna Farmer

14 February, 08:32

What claim does Wiesel develop in this paragraph?

Of course, indifference can be tempting-more than that, seductive. It is so much

easier to look away from victims. It is so much easier to avoid such rude

interruptions to our work, our dreams, our hopes. It is, after all, awkward,

troublesome, to be involved in another person's pain and despair. Yet, for the

person who is indifferent, his or her neighbor are of no consequence. And,

therefore, their lives are meaningless. Their hidden or even visible anguish is of no interest. Indifference reduces the Other to an abstraction.

- Elie Wiesel, "The Perils of Indifference," delivered April 12, 1999,

Washington, D. C.

a. although indifference is an easy pitfall, it is inhuman.

b. victims need to come forward and speak up for themselves.

c. it is wrong to treat people with rude manners.

d. it is difficult to return to work after being interrupted.