Topic > Itzhak Stern: Symbolism in the Movie Schindler's List

God Works Within Itzhak Stern plays a crucial role in the movie Schindler's List. Stern is Oskar's personal accountant and takes care of all the jobs assigned to him by Schindler. Itzhak is the first character in the film to realize that Oskar's factory can be used as a sanctuary or safe haven for Jews. Stern's quote “One person who saves one life saves the whole world” sums up what Schindler did. It's difficult at first to break it down and find its true meaning. Schindler saved only a few of the millions who were murdered. He saved one life at a time, taking care of every single person. In this way Oskar managed to save the world or the entire population. Even though Schindler didn't save millions, he saved as many people as he could and his actions towards the Jews helped him save the entire community. Stern is saying how grateful he and all the other "Schindler Jews" are for the acts of kindness and justice that Schindler performed. Absolute means that something does not depend on anything or anyone. When something is absolute it is final and out of control. Absolute has the feeling of not being limited by laws, conditions or limitations. The definition of good is; of high quality or morally excellent. Stern says that Schindler's list is an "absolute good", he means that the list is conscientiously and honorable. Choosing who to save and paying for their lives out of his own pocket shows how devoted he is to them. Oskar truly loves them and is humble about this righteous action. Imagine a German, a member of the Nazi party, paying to save the lives of Jewish men, women and children. Oskar shows immense courage in doing so. A normal man wouldn't have had the courage to do something... middle of paper... an idea and ultimately save hundreds of Jewish lives. We also see God's justice in Schindler. At the beginning of the film Oskar works only for himself. She wants cute accessories like dresses and her goal is to make money. God helps Schindler change his mind when he comes into contact with Stern. Oskar manages to connect with Stern and begins to truly care about the Jews. Now Jews are more important to him than just making money. On his birthday Oskar is happy that the Jews in the camp baked him a cake. He also kissed a Jewish woman. This is highly frowned upon, to the point that if you were German and were caught doing it, you could have been killed. Justice, love and the work of God are in Schindler. When Stern and Schindler have to look evil in the face, they manage to overcome it and save hundreds of lives with God's help..