Does Schindler Make Money During World War II

In Schindler’s List, Schindler needs to find himself an account that can help him make money during World War II. At the beginning, Schindler is at a party filled with many high ranked officials from the Nazi military. He finishes the night, making new friends with most of the officers there. Then later, Schindler heads to the Judenrat, or Jewish Council, comprised of 24 elected Jews, personally responsible for carrying out the order of the regime in Kraskow, such as, creating lists for work positions, food, and housing. When Schindler arrives at the Judenrat he pushes his way through the lines of jewish people, making his way to the top and front of the line. He asks for Itzhak Stern, an accountant, and walks to an office where he and Stern meet. When they meet,. Schindler asks Stern about a company in which he did the “books” for, or accounting. Stern responds with, “By law, I have to tell you, sir, I am a Jew.” This illustrates how uncomfortable Stern feels about the situation and that he wants nothing to do with Schindler’s plans. However, Schindler is not bothered by the fact the he is a Jew, for his only interest right now is making money for himself. He then pours out two drinks and offers one to Stern,but Stern simply waves it off. Schindler then talks about how he could help make other businesses that could make him lots of

But, Schindler’s hopes are high and he does not plan on giving up so easily, so Schindler replies by saying, “Well, they should be, Itzhak Stern. Tell them they should be.” Next, Stern finds two polish men who are willing to give up their business for a small prize because they understand it may soon be worth nothing to them. After a few minutes of negotiating Schindler makes his final offer and also offers Stern a drink again, but Stern looks away in frustration, and the two men accept the