Alfred L. is an older Jewish man, who, though thin and weak-looking, manages to survive and set himself apart from his comrades at Auschwitz by keeping himself as groomed and proper-looking as it is possible to be in a labor camp. By putting on the appearance of importance, power, and dignity, Alfred L. is eventually promoted to a position of authority amongst the Jewish prisoners, increasing his chance of survival. Levi describes Alfred L.’s method of survival to demonstrate the importance of appearances, even in such a place as the camp.
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Alfred L. Character Timeline in Survival in Auschwitz
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Chapter 9. The Drowned and the Saved
Alfred L ., formerly an engineer and the head of a renowned chemical manufacturer, is in his...
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Chapter 16. The Last One
...such an item raises their social standing amongst the Häftlinge as keen organizers, and Elias, Alfred L ., and even Henri constantly interact with them. On top of the soup, Alberto and...
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