World War II was one of the most devastating wars in human history. It was a time when the world came together to fight against tyranny and oppression, and it was a time when ordinary people became heroes. In this project we have just launched, we will take a look at one of these heroes, a French Resistance fighter who fought against Nazi occupation during the war.
This fighter knew that he wanted to fight for his country. As a young man, he joined the resistance movement and quickly rose through the ranks. He was known for his bravery, his cunning, and his unwavering determination to defeat the enemy.
In this interview, we asked the former resistance fighter to reflect not on his experiences during the war, but more about who he is as a person. We have a second interview coming focused on his war experience although you can witness how tough it is for him to relive those days in this interview during one question.
Here’s what he had to say:
01:16 Introduction of Deb Bowen and A Book By Me
02:20 Michel Mockers Introduction
06:13 What matters to you most in a relationship?
07:55 Has there been someone that has taught you something that has shaped you as a person?
12:30 What values did your parents instill in you as a child?
15:42 What is the happiest memory that you have?
22:50 What is the most important lesson you have learned?
23:33 What is your life like at the age of 100?
25:29 What is one of your proudest accomplishments in life?
29:06 What was the hardest thing you had to do?
36:10 Is the painting behind him one of his art pieces?
38:12 What is something you would like to change or take back?
39:50 If you could go back to any age what would you go back to and why?
You can access the entire interview along with all the work we did in the classroom to prepare for this interview here: https://sites.google.com/view/humanstory/milestone-1
Questions for the reader:
- How do you think you would have acted if you were in the position of this French resistance fighter during World War II?
- What do you think is the significance of resistance movements in fighting against oppression and tyranny?
- How can we apply the lessons learned from the experiences of this resistance fighter to our own lives today?
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