Sophia Magdalena Scholl

Sophie Scholl represents White Rose resistance hero who opposed Nazi regime through non-violent student activism, anti-Nazi leaflet distribution, moral courage demonstration, ultimate sacrifice age 21 becoming eternal symbol against tyranny. Forchtenberg birthplace (1921-1943) to politically engaged family, initial Hitler Youth participation, subsequent Nazi system renunciation, intellectual freedom advocacy, resistance development, moral awakening. Munich University philosophy-biology studies (1942) includes brother Hans circle, White Rose inner circle participation January 1943, Hans Scholl, Alexander Schmorell, Willi Graf, Christoph Probst, Professor Kurt Huber collaboration. Resistance activities encompass illegal typewriter purchase, leaflet crafting, intellectual-philosophical arguments, regime opposition urging, pamphlet distribution, women role importance, SS detection avoidance, courage demonstration. White Rose significance includes first Germans speaking against Jewish mass murder, June 1942 second leaflet, fundamentally political public protest, 12-year Hitler rule opposition, moral resistance, courage example. February 18, 1943 arrest includes university janitor discovery, Gestapo detention, full responsibility assumption, group protection attempt, moral courage demonstration, sacrifice preparation. Execution February 22, 1943 with brother Hans, friend Christoph Probst by guillotine, treason conviction, final words Somebody had to make a start, moral legacy, inspiration creation. Modern recognition encompasses greatest Germans acknowledgment, schools-streets naming, monuments honor, moral courage symbol, resistance education, democratic values creating exceptional German resistance heritage, moral courage, international inspiration, freedom symbol.