tains very few significant details and episodes not drawn in some fashion from Keneally's text" (316). It is important to note that Spielberg was forced to compress an entire novel's story into a three-hour film. It was then necessary for Spielberg to delete many scenes from his film while trying to keep the authenticity of Schindler's persona presented in Keneally's novel. Now, throughout the world, both novel and film have been recognized as credible sources for the story of Oskar Schindler. The story they present, however, sends mixed messages as to the motive behind Schindler's heroism during the Holocaust.
             The film introduces Schindler as a rich Nazi. He is seen counting his money and putting a Nazi pin on his suit. He then proceeds to an elegant party swarming with powerful military men (Schindler's List). These images give the impression that Schindler was a businessman with money on his mind. It is obvious that he goes to the party to make powerful friends that will later help him build his business. Schindler willingly participates in the Holocaust and takes advantage of the war effort to make himself a wealthier man. He does not seem to care about the Jews and their losses because their losses became his gains. "He views Germany's war effort as an opportunity for profit, and he is quite willing to cooperate with German officials [...] providing him with a source of cheap and willing laborers" (Furrow 212)
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