This 3-D diorama illustrates a significant scene from the novel Night. This story originates during World War I in Sighet, Hungary. The Nazis were in power and wanted to exterminate the Jewish population; this was called the Holocaust. The religious city of Sighet hasn't been sacked yet, so they expect the best. The main characters are Elizer and his father. Unfortunately the Nazis reach Sighet and round up the Jews. They could only carry what they could carry, so homes and other valuables were left alone. In this scene, the town's Jewish population is deported to Auschwitz. Auschwitz was the first concentration camp they were sent to, so this would have a huge impact on their lives. In the small cattle car are Elizer, his father, Mrs. Schächter and the other Jews. They have reached the Auschwitz station, but the real danger is in the Birkenau concentration camp. At Auschwitz station the saying “ARBEIT MACHT FREI” meant “work will set you free”. This meant that they would be used for work until they died. They were burned and brutally tortured in Birkenau. Only a few people in the group moved forward, but the rest was history. The tragedy of the Holocaust is not just any fairy tale; therefore, this book is full of hardship, illness, and death. There is a lot of information portrayed through this little Diorama. On the left side of the scene is the beautiful and exquisite town of Sighet. The garden is in bloom and the sun is shining. Clouds and stars hover in the sky. The community and environment are pristine. The plants and trees are healthy and vibrant green. This small town was extremely devoted to Judaism and… survival. I scattered dead leaves on the battlefield, so it symbolizes withering and reaching the end. The plants have died and this usually occurs during the cold winter months. This also explains why people would get sick and die. The soldiers represented Nazi power at the time. The interior is covered in red paint around the field. The red paint represents blood and is smeared in random places, so this means death was everywhere and consistently. A huge significant symbol is the sunflower between the two worlds. Half of the flower is bright yellow and the other side is pure black with traces of blood. This flower juxtaposes the two scenes. The left side appears to be more elegant and peaceful. On the other hand, the concentration camp seems more dangerous and deadly. These are the presentation techniques I have incorporated.