NIGHT ( 3 - The Belaved Objelo" - Quesins

Question

1. What happens to Elie Wiesel's family immediately after entering Birkenau?
2. Make an inference - why are Elie and his father advised to lie about their ages?
3. What is the purpose of the furnace and flames?
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from the poem and write a response to it below.
5. After the men are stripped, what happens to those who appear especially strong?
6. Describe the physical, emotional, and psychological transformation that overcomes the men. Use
textual evidence as support.
7. Describe Elie's inner conflict as he watches his father slapped to the ground.
8. Why are the words of the Pole in charge of Block 17 in Auschwitz described as "the first human words"?
9. Describe the value of hope. Consider Elie's words to his relative, Stein, the nightly conversations faith among the men, and the thought that Elie's mother and sisters must be in a labor camp.

(IN SHORT WORDS)

Answer 1

1. After entering Birkenau, Elie Wiesel's family is separated, with their valuables taken, and they face immediate dehumanization.

2. Elie and his father are advised to lie about their ages to appear younger and avoid condemnation, increasing their chances of survival.

3. The furnace and flames serve as instruments of mass murder, incinerating the bodies of those killed, symbolizing the loss of life and humanity.

4. Choose a line from the poem you like and write a response: (Insert line here) - This line resonates because it encapsulates the despair and brutality of the situation, reflecting the profound suffering and loss of humanity experienced.

5. Those who appear especially strong are typically selected for labor or work details, potentially delaying their fate for a short time.

6. The physical, emotional, and psychological transformation is marked by extreme malnourishment, despair, and loss of identity, as depicted in their gaunt appearances and the hopelessness reflected in their eyes.

7. Elie's inner conflict is profound; he feels helpless and conflicted between wanting to protect his father and the instinct for self-preservation in a dehumanizing environment.

8. The words of the Pole in charge of Block 17 are described as "the first human words" because they offer a glimpse of kindness and humanity amidst the cruelty of the camp.

9. Hope is portrayed as a vital lifeline; Elie's conversations with Stein and the nightly affirmations among the men reflect their shared longing for survival, and thoughts of family serve as a motivation to endure.