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Martha Sharp Dbq Analysis

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Then, a year later, in 1940, when the Sharps accepted the offer to return to Europe again, they would face the dangers that they had previously evaded. Once more, they left their comfortable and privileged life in Massachusetts and left their two children behind.(Source C; pg. 1) Unluckily, it was too hazardous to operate in Paris, because it had fallen to the Nazis and France was half occupied. Consequently, the Sharps ended up operating in Lisbon and Marseille, where the areas were safer. (Source B; pg.1) One of the perilous choices they made was freeing a renowned, German, Jewish author, named Lion Feuchtwanger escape. Feuchtwanger was on the Nazi’s “most wanted” list, making it unsafe to help him. In order to smuggle him, Martha Sharp had …show more content…

Their role in the Holocaust played an important part in not only saving lives, but inspiring others to be upstanders and take action for what is right. After learning about the Sharps, they showed me how to be an upstander and how I can provide support for the lesser community. Also, they showed me that any normal girl or boy can do anything, as long as they try, work hard, and have the desire to accomplish their goal. Most importantly, everyone can learn to show integrity and do the right thing, even when no-one is watching. With all the bullying around me, I should make an effort to change how I react, rather than being a silent witness. By being an upstander at school and at home, it will lead me to have virtuous morals and always be kind and helpful to others. Any of the choices I make will eventually impact someone and inspire my peers to make a difference. As for the Sharps, The powerful and courageous sacrifices they took is what defines them as upstanders. Not everyone can risk their life to go to war-torn Europe and save the lives of others, but Martha and Waitstill Sharp’s legacy prove that all future generations are capable of being as courageous and noble as they

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