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 * Adolf Kantor Biography (Kelsey Jackson)**

Adolf Kantor is a 10 year old boy that lives in Berlin, Germany. He lives with her father Benjamin, his older sister, Arabella, who is 15, and his mother Dora. He is part of the "Hitler Youth Group". At the age of 10, Adolf joined Deutsches Jungvolk (German Young People) until the age of 13, where he wil transfer to the Hitler Jugend (Hitler Youth) until the age of 18. There Adolf will begin to learn military athletics, including getting under barbed wire, shooting, and marching. Adolf is taught Nazi propganda, and is only aware of the the Nazi religion and what Hitler says. In school, Adolf is tought strictly of Hitlers beliefs and roles of a soldier. Adolf is in relation with Salvadore because they 're families were very close when they lived back in Berlin. Even though Adolf is two years older, they were still very close and were once bestfriends. Salvadore's family had to leave Berlin because of WW2 and because of different beliefs. Salvadore and Adolf have not talked in a while, and are eager to hear from each other about their own lives.

Salvatore De Luca Biography (Cami Ross) Salvatore De Luca is an eight year old boy. Salvatore lives in Milan, Italy, Salvatore lives with his family. His family consists of his mother, Adriana, father, Lorenzo and his three brothers and two sisters. Salvatore is a part of the “Sons of the Wolf,” he was first brought into this by his eldest brother Giovanni. Salvatore attends school during the day from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; it is easy for him to learn because fortunately there are only 12 kids in his class. Salvatore’s class has children in it from the age 7-10. The De Luca’s moved to Milan last year when Mussolini became a big leading person, because of family beliefs. Salvatore’s best friend Adolf Kantor lives in Berlin where the De Lucas used to live. Adolf and Salvatore have quite an age difference, Salvatore is eight and Adolf is ten but they still get along because they were attending the same schools, were neighbors, and love to do the same kinds of activities. For example they played ball games and played on the playgrounds!

Dear Adolf, Its been a year now, living in Milan is so much different from how it was in Berlin. I am now part of the “Sons of the Wolf,” I joined with Giovanni. These days I have school from 9am to 3pm, it’s a long lasting school day, but my class only has 12 kids in it. I like school here, my teachers name is Mrs. Russo! In school I sit at the front of the classroom, it’s a whole lot easier for me to concentrate up there. Its very weird being in a classroom and turning around to see your not there. I miss having you in my class, although we got in trouble very often for talking. So anyways, How are you? I mean this Is the first time we have talked in a year! What a dread. How is your school going? Do you still have Mrs. Esposito. So I have made one very good friend, his name is Dominic he is ten years old! I met him first in school, then later found out he is my neighbor. Dominic and I both got involved in the “Sons of the Wolf.” Giovanni and my father were talking and they thought it would be good for us to get into it and support Mussolini. In case you were wondering, Mussolini is my leader. He is a very wise man! Mussolini is not like Hitler, who supposedly is your leader. My parents say that Hitler is a terrible man trying to do bad things to Italy. Yet, Mussolini is great and he is trying to help us! My parents said we are enemies now. I don’t know much about Adolf Hitler, but I am definitely going to ask my father about him. Sincerely, Salvatore

Dear Salvatore,

= = = It is so much different in Berlin since you moved. I truly do miss you, but I have met others in my school. Because Hitler is our dictator, I am part of Hitler's Youth. Right now, I attend Deutches Jungvolk. There we learn about Hitler's ways and how good he is to our society. Your parents say that Hitler is terrible, but they are wrong. Hitler is a great dictator to Berlin, and we really appreciate what he has done for us. He is making us a better country. As for Benito Mussolini, we are taught that he is a bad man. = = They teach us in school that he does no good for your country, and that he is an enemy of ours. When I turn 13, I will be transfered to the Hitler Jugend. There I will learn war tactics, and how to be like Hitler. I know right now, that the Hitler Jugend is training to invade the British Boy Scouts soon. I don't really know why, but Mom says it has something to do with destroying anyone who can hurt us. Mom and Dad tell me that the Jugend is taking over many of the youth organizations. I think they are doing this so they are prepared to grow up at Nazi and fight for our rights. = = As for school I really enjoy it. I have a lot of friends and I am learning many things. However, I do miss you considering you were one of my best friends. But as I think about it, we will probably never be able to see each other again. Unless our leaders become friends, which is highly unlikely. = = Thats the only thing I don't like about this whole situation. We were happy before all of this started, and we still are now. But, it tore family and friends apart all over beliefs. I just wish you could have stayed here in Berlin. However, we all know that's not possible. Our families have many different beliefs and that is why we're apart. Like you said before, your parents said we are enemies. The bad thing is that they're right. If we get caught communicating like this we could have serious consequences. But I think it is interesting learning about what is taught there and how it is so different from Berlin's ideas now a days. = = Anyways, Mom is calling me so I have to go. Please stay in touch and right back soon! = = Sincerely, = = Adolf Kantor. =

Dear Adolf, I know in my last letter I said I was going to ask my father about Hitler, well I did. You know your parents are lying to you, they are saying that Hitler is a good person and that he is helping you but he is not. Do you know that you becoming a Nazi is only a bad thing. As a Nazi you’re going to be shutting down Catholic Churches, you will be shutting down religion for one man. Well anyways, in the “Sons of the Wolf,” there are people from the age of 8 to 21. I am one of the younger children of the group. Like a Marxist I believe in Fascism. Meaning I believe in not having one single unifying set of beliefs. I love Italy and always will, I am glad I am not in Berlin anymore, especially with that mad man you call Hitler controlling you. I absolutely do not like socialist or communists. My father has also joined the “Black Shirts,” these people help to straighten out Europe; a person who does not believe in Mussolini should very well not be here. Europe is the first totalitarian state. This means the state and government has all control over us and Europe. Unfortunately, I must be going. Write back to me soon, and I hope you do not take this letter the wrong way. By the way, my good friend Dominic says hello. From, Salvatore

Dear Salvatore,

I did not take your letter the wrong way. However, you are wrong. Hitler is not the man your parents says he is. He is doing good for our country, and knows what’s best.
== During dinner last night, my parents started to talk about the Jews and how they are a disgrace to our community as well as our country. Apparently, Hitler’s biggest fear right now is something called “blood”. He thinks that the blood of the Jews will poison the blood of pure Germans. They taught us that in school today, so it must be true. Our teachers said that our political group, the Nazis, are the second biggest political party. Hitler focuses more on the principle of cultural and biological superiority of the Arian people. As for your leader, he just focuses on remembering Rome’s glory. We’re taught that that is not important. There are many important and vital things going on in the world and that’s all that he can think about? == == Although both our countries follow Fascism, we have different rules then you. Mom says that Mussolini doesn’t trust Hitler and visa versa because they think they are stealing each other’s idea and making them into their own. == == Like you said, you’re glad you don’t live in Berlin anymore. Personally, I’m glad our family made the choice to stay here because I know that it is the right choice. Your leader is doing nothing but bad for your country and I’m glad that isn’t happening here. Again, please don’t take this letter the wrong way and I apologize if you do but we do have different beliefs. Write back as soon as possible. ==

Adolf
Adolf, I didn’t take your letter the wrong way at all, it doesn’t matter what we believe in because it is our beliefs. So through it all I hope we stay friends. It’s very unfortunate that Hitler is getting you all into thinking that Jews are poison. They are normal people like you and me, the only difference is their beliefs. It’s just like you and me, we don’t believe in the same things anymore, so why is it such a big deal with the Jews? I do believe that the Nazis are the second biggest political party but I don’t believe that it is right for them to be. The only reason they are, is because propaganda. Hitler is trying to trick you into his little scheme. He wants you to think that Nazis and killing Jews is all good. But Adolf, it’s not, you want to kill people because of what they believe in. What if I killed you because you believed in Hitler, it wouldn’t be right. I don’t understand why you are being so foolish and acting as if you don’t care about other people. I guess when my parents said we were enemies they were right. How can I trust you through this all? We have to make a promise not to tell anyone about these letters. Like our parents, they would kill us if they knew we were communicating with the other side. Well one thing I really hope and pray for is for all of this silly stuff to be pushed away, I wish Mussolini and Hitler were friends. Salvatore

Dear Salvatore, We learned about propaganda, and I do believe that that is one of the reasons why the Nazi's are the second biggest group in the country. But I think there are other reasons perhaps being that they are right about what they are teaching us and having us believe in. I thought about what you said about the Jews, and maybe you are right. Maybe they should be treated the same way me and you are. For some reason I agree with you, you and me are friends but have different beliefs. So why should the Jews be treated differently then all of us just because they worship something slightly different? You know how you were saying Hitler isn't the best man to be trusting? Well I am beginning to think you are somewhat right. I heard Mom and Dad talking and they said that Hitler is killing anyone who questions or wonders about his authority. I am not sure that I like that idea. Why should we go by exactly what he says if we truly believe that what we think is better then his thoughts? And also, in school they were saying how Hitler is beginning to set up concentration camps. What this is is where Hitler is sending troops out to find anyone who isn't pure German or doesn't run by his standards. Once they are found, they have to wear the Star of David, a symbol of the Jews. They are set up in the ghettos, away from all of us. Then, they are sent to concentration camps. And the way they are explained to us, they're one of the most horrible things I have ever heard about. Salvatore, he essentially kills all of them just because he doesn't like them. That doesn't seem right does it? I think you may be right about him, I am starting to lower my trust level with Hitler and the way he is controlling Berlin and all of Germany. He is beginning to become a mean man, and I don't care if Mom and Dad still think it is right, I believe that this might be going down the wrong path. I wish you were here so we could share our beliefs more often. Please right back soon, so we can talk about this again. From, Adolf.

Adolf, I think you are making a good decision, you know about starting to not trust Hitler. Hitler is definitely a bad man who is just going to harm everyone. I really hope that I didn’t make you change your opinion and beliefs. I am not going to judge you no matter who you follow. You must be careful and not tell anyone that you do not believe in Hitler anymore. If you do then you will be one of the dead people your parents were talking about. Please be careful Adolf, the last thing I need is my best friend gone forever. For now all you can do is pretend to believe in Hitler, do this until we can find a way to get you out of there. Somehow we need to get out of this whole fight. Its making our families tear apart, we can’t let this go on any longer. Maybe we should stop writing to each other for a while, just until this is over. Please be careful, if anything remotely suspicious happens please write quickly. God Bless you, Salvatore

Dear Salvatore, I think you are right. I think it is a good idea to stop the letters for a while, just until this is over. I would not want to become one of the people like you said, that would be beyond horrible. I realized that I don't like Hitler, and no you are not influencing me. I made that decision by myself because I know he his not doing anymore good for our country. I believe he was shaping us up for the better in the beginning, but this killing has gotten out of hand. Many of my friends from school are no longer there. I think they were sent to the concentration camps which means they are not coming back. This upsets me a great deal because there is no reason to kill kids, let alone anyone for the matter based on their beliefs. This is just not fair! I will pretend to believe what I am supposed to be, just until this is all over. I really hope this ends soon because I want to see my best friend again. I want the fighting and killing to be over and I want our families to stop being enemies. But please, please help me in any way to get me out of Berlin. I don't want to be surrounded by people that believe in something I don't. It makes me mad and uncomfortable knowing that if they found out that I don't believe in any of this, I would be killed. I'll hopefully talk to you sooner or later, and I wish you the best and I am hoping you're doing the same for me. I will stat strong for you and be as careful as I could be. Sincerely your best fried, Adolf Kantor