An Analysis of Holocaust Humor and the Jewish Healing Process
Location
CSU
Student's Major
Communication Studies
Student's College
Arts and Humanities
Mentor's Name
Lisa Perry
Mentor's Department
Communication Studies
Mentor's College
Arts and Humanities
Description
A growing trend of Jewish writers and artists are daring to use humor in their work to shock, soothe, and reveal truths about the Holocaust. However, these humorists are being criticized for the manner in which they address this tragedy. As writer Thane Rosenbaum told Moments magazine in August, 1999," I just don't think the systematic murder of 6 million people is funny." An analysis of the use of humor in Holocaust commemoration is justified because of its emotional and historical significance to the Jewish community and because it might provide a lesson that reaches far beyond the Holocaust itself. By using Shultz and Germeroth's theory of incongruous Juxtaposition, we can determine if this form of humor is appropriate.
An Analysis of Holocaust Humor and the Jewish Healing Process
CSU
A growing trend of Jewish writers and artists are daring to use humor in their work to shock, soothe, and reveal truths about the Holocaust. However, these humorists are being criticized for the manner in which they address this tragedy. As writer Thane Rosenbaum told Moments magazine in August, 1999," I just don't think the systematic murder of 6 million people is funny." An analysis of the use of humor in Holocaust commemoration is justified because of its emotional and historical significance to the Jewish community and because it might provide a lesson that reaches far beyond the Holocaust itself. By using Shultz and Germeroth's theory of incongruous Juxtaposition, we can determine if this form of humor is appropriate.
