100 POINTS First, they came for the communists,
And I did not speak out,
Because I was not a communist

When they locked up the Social democrats,
And I did not speak out,
Because I was not social democrat.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists,
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews,
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me —
And there was no one left to speak out.

Directions: Answer each of the following in a COMPLETE sentence!

How does the repetition used in the text contribute to its overall meaning and mood?
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In the context of the text, what are the effects of following the crowd? Do you think the narrator would have protested the arrests if others had? Use evidence from this text and your own experience in your answer. Make sure to answer all parts of the question.
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After reading this text, do you think people have a personal responsibility to stand up for each other’s rights and safety? What would you do if you saw a group being wrongfully targeted?
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Compare and contrast the poem from today with the story we read yesterday. Give at least one similarity and one difference. Use text evidence to support your answer.
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What figurative language is The Terrible Things in relation to First They Came?
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What theme, or lesson, do you think both writers are trying to convey? How can we relate this message to current times and problems?
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