122k views
3 votes
People fell in battle. And, nevertheless, his image in Jewish

history - I must say it his image in Jewish history is
flawed.
-
-Elie Wiesel, "The Perils of Indifference," 1999
In this passage from "The Perils of Indifference," what tone does the author
have toward the United States?
O A. Regret that he didn't get a chance to know Roosevelt better
OB. Joy that the United States played a role in ending the Holocaust
OC. Anger that the United States didn't do more to stop what was
happening
D. Sadness that so many of his friends and family died in the war

User Nataraj KR
by
7.6k points

1 Answer

1 vote

Final answer:

The author, Elie Wiesel, expresses anger towards the United States for not doing more to stop the atrocities during the war.


Step-by-step explanation:

The tone that the author, Elie Wiesel, has toward the United States in this passage is anger that the United States didn't do more to stop what was happening during the war. The author expresses his frustration and disappointment that despite the atrocities and loss of lives in battle, the United States' image in Jewish history is flawed. This implies that he expected more support and intervention from the United States during that time.


Learn more about The author's tone towards the United States during the war

User Simonnordberg
by
8.2k points