Question

What is an example for an archetype in the book night by Elie wiesel

Answer 1

First, know what an archetype is:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archetype

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archetype

I have not read NIGHT (I should and wish to). You can identify archetypes if you have read it. Which of the people he describes or talks about in his book is a "typical" example of whatever he/she represents? A typical Israeli, a typical Nazi, a typical Jewish Zionist..whatever. An archetype is usually not given a personality or history beyond what is typical of such a person.

Answer 2

the father is an archetype in the book, because he is seen as the typical heroic father with a high level of respectability, clarissa ;) follow me in insta: subreme.leader