Holocaust Poetry #3: 'Daniel' by Laura Crist

How is juxtaposition used in this poem to highlight an important theme of Holocaust literature?
Juxtaposition is used at the ending because its a sort of colourful and bright text then the ending is just sharp and brutal. It shows the difference between the nice boy and then death. The theme it highlights is the inhumane and brutality of the Holocaust. This poem symbolises the Holocaust life. The use of taking a long time to describe the boy and taking the majority of the poem to do so really enhances the bond we get between the two, almost like mother and son. Then the quick three last lines it all ends really highlights the juxtaposition.
How is descriptive language used to enhance the reader's reaction to the poem?Descriptive language is used to enhance the reader's reaction to the poem because it brings us into the mothers thoughts and makes us more sympathetic of the mother and how she has to get her child ready for death. It highlights the normality of everyone and the love for people, friends and family. 

Daniel
	Laura Crist

And the child held her hand
A child tiny for almost eight,
Deep blue eyes that dominated his face,
When he explained new events to her,
     that funny doggy,
     that pretty rock,
And the freckles on his cheek,
No one saw a sunrise more perfect,
     to her,
She so vividly smells the fragrance of
     his hair,
     his ears,
     his breath in the morning
She vividly hears that little heartbeat,
     that was hers
     always hers,
     and the laughter,
     that raspy little laugh,
     when he caught her in a conundrum.
All this,
But this is merely the surface,
As she watches her little God sheared,
     and stripped,
For the gas chamber.