The Devil's Arithmetic (1988) | How Woke Is It?

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12%

The Devil's Arithmetic1988

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What We Think

The Devil’s Arithmetic is anything but woke. It respects cultural tradition, narrative integrity, and doesn’t indulge in identity politics. It’s focused firmly on historical memory and personal growth.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The narrative centers on a Jewish girl learning about the Holocaust by experiencing it firsthand. Character choices and plot are driven by historical context rather than modern ideology, with identity factors used purposefully and not for forced representation. The focus remains on personal growth and historical understanding.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

This book treats religion, family, and tradition with respect, highlighting their importance for cultural memory and survival. There’s no subversion of gender roles beyond showing a young girl as a protagonist, which is organic and appropriate for the story’s themes and target audience.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The story offers strong depictions of Jewish culture, and the broader threat of Nazi ideology is appropriately villainized, not traditional values. Alternative perspectives are not mocked, rather, the narrative is a respectful exploration of history’s realities.

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