Narrative Silences Between History and Memory in Schumann's Being Present: Growing Up in Hitler's Germany

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Memory, Family, and the Self in Hitler Youth Generation Narratives

“…The apparent lack of discussion of the Jews at home illustrates that silence speaks volumes: by actively not disagreeing with the regime's racial policies and dissenting, the family accepts the status quo. 74 Although Schumann does not blame his parents for his own participation in the regime, he does claim ignorance and blames the Nazi elite. In this way, he is able to communicate family stories without guilt or shame on his father's behalf.…”