League of German Girls
Sophie Scholl (1921-1943), German student, teacher and resistance figure
During the Great War, Sophie was born in Forchtenberg located in the Swabian province during the Weimar Republic.
Read MorePassive Resistance: Refusing to Yield to Censorship
Heinrich Heine (1797-1856) German poet and writer most recognized for satire and wit. His “Lieder (art songs)” were set to music composed by R. Schumann and F. Schubert. Historical Context: Sophie Scholl passively resisted Hitler. She was political active as a school girl in Ulm from 1938-1940.…
Read MoreSophie Scholl, Inspired and Motivated by Christian Faith
Historical Context: Throughout her young adulthood, political activist Sophie Scholl delved deeply into Christian faith. As the Nazi Party dismantled Christianity and arrested and interned religious leaders, Sophie grew up in a Nazi run school and in the girls’ Hitler Youth. Her formal education revolved around indoctrination and propaganda. With the help of her family, Scholl began to…
Read MoreSophie Scholl: From Hitler Youth to Political Activist
Historical Context: August/September 1936. Most people are aware that National Socialism was in full swing, capturing the hearts and minds of the German youth with the XI Olympic Games in Berlin and the Nuremberg Rallies. The Nazis continue their campaign against the Catholic Church, arresting over 300 protesters. EXCERPT FROM “WITH YOU THERE IS…
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