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NIGHT - ELIE WIESEL
NIGHT: CHAPTER 4
Once you have viewed the above introduction and listened to the chapter, answer and submit the below questions.
Chapter Summary
Elie Wiesel describes his time at the Buna concentration camp, where he faces harsh labor conditions, brutal treatment from the camp officials, and witnesses the devastating hanging of a young boy.
Question 1:
Describe the conditions on the train journey to Buchenwald. How did Elie and his father help each other during this ordeal?
Sample Answer
During the train journey to Buchenwald, the conditions were incredibly harsh and dehumanizing. The train was overcrowded, with no room to sit or lie down, and people were dying from exhaustion and suffocation. Elie and his father managed to survive by supporting each other physically and emotionally. Elie kept his father awake and talked to him to prevent him from succumbing to the urge to lie down and never get up. In turn, his father gave Elie encouragement and motivation to keep going, despite their dire circumstances.
Question 2:
How does Elie react to the death of his father in Chapter 4? How does this reflect his emotional state and the impact of his experiences in the camp?
Question 3:
In Chapter 4, what role does hope play in Elie's life? Give examples from the text that illustrate the presence or absence of hope during this part of his journey.
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