Contribution to Book
The List That Saved a Thousand Lives: Oskar Schindler’s Heroic Transformation During World War II
Heroic Transformation: How Heroes Change Themselves and the World
(2020)
Abstract
In this chapter, the heroic transformation of Oskar Schindler during World War II will be discussed. First, a brief background of his life will be provided including information on his early life and “The List”. The events of Schindler’s life during World War II will be recounted throughout the entire chapter. Next, the specific events that molded Schindler into the hero he became will be highlighted according to the “hero’s journey” as described by Joseph Campbell (Campbell, 1949). These include Schindler’s summons to heroism, his initiation through trials and tribulations, and his return to society with newly acquired heroic status.
Keywords
- Oskar Schindler,
- Oskar Schindler hero,
- World War II hero
Disciplines
Publication Date
2020
Citation Information
Allyson S. Maner. "The List That Saved a Thousand Lives: Oskar Schindler’s Heroic Transformation During World War II" Heroic Transformation: How Heroes Change Themselves and the World (2020) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/scott_allison/115/