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Elias Lindzin
Resnyk is a large Polish Jewish man who shares a bunk with Levi at Auschwitz and works for a time in the same Kommando. Although most prisoners, including Levi, occupy themselves with lessening their own suffering, Resnyk shows an uncommon kindness and decency. When Levi asks Resnyk to be his working partner, Resnyk graciously accepts even though Levi is small and weak. As they carry heavy loads, Resnyk shoulders most of the weight so that Levi will not be overcome with fatigue. Like Lorenzo, Resnyk provides an uncommon example of human goodness within the mire of the camp. In his maintained humanity, he is a foil to Null Achtzehn.
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Resnyk Character Timeline in Survival in Auschwitz
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Chapter 6. The Work
Levi becomes bunkmates with Resnyk, a Polish Jewish man who lived in France before he was arrested. Although Resnyk is...
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...to build a pathway for the pipes to travel, Levi tries to pair himself with Resnyk since he is large and strong. Resnyk accepts, to Levi’s surprise, and voluntarily carries most...
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Returning from the latrine, Levi carries two or three more timbers with Resnyk until it is time to receive the lunch ration and feel the bliss of temporarily-sated...
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