Heroic Tapestries: Hannah Senesh

8 thoughts on “Heroic Tapestries: Hannah Senesh”

1. “There are stars whose radiance is visible on earth though they have long been extinct. There are people whose brilliance continues to light the world though they are no longer among the living. These lights are particularly bright when the night is dark. They light the way for [Human] kind.” This quote by Senesh truly spoke to me as I read Holocaust Heroes: Fierce Females. What I love about Senesh is the fact that she knew she could be forgotten like many other strong upstanders. She put her words and actions down on paper, in hopes of being remembered. Stars are usually nameless and if they are given a name, we likely have no idea the titles of the stars we gaze at, yet they exist to us still in a very real way, bringing light years after they have gone.
   I also am loving the portrayals of Hannah Senesh on a farm, in her uniform and in a gown. It reflects the bits of (stereotypical traits of) masculinity and femininity that all women and people in general hold. I love this reminder that she was happy in all settings; she embraced all sides of herself.

2. I am loving the portrayals of Hannah Senesh on a farm, in her uniform and in a gown. It reflects the bits of masculinity and femininity that all people have- she happily embraces all sides of herself.

3. what was the decision for this fabric at the bottom? The colors seem meaningful.

4. Here, Wonder Woman asks, “What defines bravery? What makes a hero? Speaking out like Lady Gaga (included here). Or not speaking at all like Hannah Sanesh when being tortured.

5. I think the floral patterns or patterns of natural things is an interesting soft contrast between images from the war era that stir up such harsh feelings

6. The choice of adding flowers into the tapestry is an interesting way to add contrast between soft and hard content.

7. I love the different photographs of Hannah Senesh throughout her life displaying the fashion choices she made at specific points in her life. It is an intriguing look into how presentation of femininity and masculinity changes as one transitions into adulthood.

8. “In the month of July, I shall be twenty-three. I played a number in a game. The dice have rolled. I have lost.” This powerful quote from Senesh’s diary demonstrates both her youth and her unwavering bravery, even when faced with her own trial and execution.