Search the book for "free words" or phrases that have lost or changed their meaning at
Auschwitz. Some examples are Happy New Year, selection, and faith. Without using
these examples, find five words which have new meanings. Briefly explain their basic
meaning and then the new meaning it took on at Auschwitz. Provide dictionary
definitions to the words before your personal response.

Definition prior to
Auschwitz

Definition in Auschwitz

Once you have thought about how the meaning of words changes based on
circumstances, think deeply about words and their meanings in general. Think about
how loosely we use words when we don't "understand" their true meaning. What impact
can using words flippantly have on relationships? What is more important - the intent
with which words are spoken, or how words are received? Why?