There is a particular scene in the film that demonstrates this need for humanity and freedom. The scene takes place in the initial phase, when the community was beginning to form. Tuvia declared to the other survivors: "Revenge is to live, to live free as human beings for as long as possible, every day of freedom is an act of praise, if we die, then we will die as human beings." This scene was very powerful and its message to others set the tone for the central theme of the film. Although these victims of discrimination, oppression and economic hardship were driven from their homes and families with little or no assets, they came together, helped each other and created an environment that allowed them to maintain their integrity and integrity.