On Yom Kippur, the day of atonement, Jews traditionally fast to show God that they are
sorry for their sins and to ask forgiveness. Only those over the age of thirteen and those who
are healthy must fast. The imprisoned Jews discuss whether or not fasting is appropriate
under the life or death conditions of the camp.
Write a short response with your opinion on whether the prisoners should fast.
I believe no one should fast. First off, it makes your body weak and you have no strength. Second of all, most people that fast, have physical, mental, and emotional problems because their system doesn't have enough food to function properly through out the day. The prisoners shouldn't have fasted because it was extremely unhealthy for them. The prisoners were depressed from everything going on around them, fasting would only add to their misery. I don't believe you should suffer to show someone that you are sorry.
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