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.

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An Analysis of Holocaust Humor and the Jewish Healing Process

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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.