Based on the text's account of Oskar Schindler, which of the following conclusions would be correct to draw regarding Schindler's heroic altruism toward the Jews?
A) Schindler was somewhat of a saint in all aspects of his life (he abstained from alcohol, was loyal to his wife, was highly religious, etc.); his altruism seems to have come from his basic personality.
B) Schindler was not necessarily a saint in other aspects of his life, but was extraordinarily driven to help the Jews; unlike other Nazis, he saw them as fellow humans and had an enormous empathy for their plight.
C) On the surface, Schindler behaved very altruistically, but it appears that he was actually motivated by a desire to "look good" to his peers.
D) On the surface, Schindler behaved very altruistically, but in reality, he did not have much of a choice. Anyone who was in his situation would have behaved just as altruistically.

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The text describes Schindler as not necessarily a saint in other aspects of his life, but as someone who was extraordinarily driven to help the Jews. He saw them as fellow humans and had an enormous empathy for their plight. He also risked his own life and sacrificed his wealth to save as many Jews as possible, which displays a true selflessness and heroism. There is no evidence in the text to suggest that Schindler's altruism was motivated by a desire to "look good" to his peers or that he did not have much of a choice in his actions.

Based on the Text's Account of Oskar Schindler, Which of the Following