What I think he means is that the bystanders knew what was happening but didn't stand up for it. They didn't fight for the Jews rights. But in my opinion that statement is wrong since anyone who stood up or defended the Jews would be killed.
Answer:
B is what I feel is most correct , might be wrong though...
The figurative language used in the passage is a simile .
B
I think 3rd person means to show all characters in the books feelings and thoughts
