Language:
English
Year of publication:
2011
Titel der Quelle:
Literature and Theology
Angaben zur Quelle:
25,2 (2011) 172-184
Keywords:
Levi, Primo.
;
Caputo, John D.
;
Derrida, Jacques
;
Holocaust (Jewish theology)
Abstract:
Analyzes Primo Levi's work on Auschwitz "Moments of Reprieve". By the word "reprieve", Levi denotes gleams of mercy in the Nazi camps, able to re-humanize the camp prisoner, albeit for a short time. Compares the notion of reprieve to what philosopher John D. Caputo has described as Event, a stirring prompted by a call from alterity. Reprieve does not provide salvation, thus it can be regarded as a weak form of messianism, suspending but not cancelling the camp. Presents examples of reprieve from Levi's text.
DOI:
10.1093/litthe/frq044
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