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NIGHT - ELIE WIESEL
NIGHT: CHAPTER 7
Once you have viewed the above introduction and listened to the chapter, answer and submit the below questions.
Chapter Summary
Elie Wiesel and the surviving prisoners are crammed into cattle cars and endure a harrowing journey through the snow, with many dying from cold and starvation. Elie fights to keep his father alive amidst the desperation and brutality of fellow prisoners, who are driven to madness by their suffering.
Question 1:
Describe the scene of the evacuation from Buchenwald and the liberation by the American soldiers in Chapter 7. How does Eliezer react to the news of the camp's liberation?
Sample Answer
In Chapter 7, the evacuation from Buchenwald begins with confusion and uncertainty among the prisoners. The SS guards disappear, leaving the prisoners unguarded. Eliezer and the others are left to fend for themselves until American soldiers arrive and liberate the camp. Initially, Eliezer is sceptical and cautious about the news of liberation, unable to fully trust the sudden change in their circumstances. However, as the reality sinks in and he sees the American tanks and soldiers, he begins to feel a sense of hope and relief, realizing that they are finally free from the horrors of the camp.
Question 2:
How does Eliezer's perspective on faith and religion evolve in Chapter 7, especially in light of his experiences in the concentration camps? Provide examples from the text to support your answer.
Question 3:
Reflecting on Chapter 7, how does the theme of survival versus humanity manifest in Eliezer's interactions with others after the liberation of Buchenwald? Use evidence from the text to explain your answer.
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