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NIGHT - ELIE WIESEL
NIGHT: CHAPTER 9
Once you have viewed the above introduction and listened to the chapter, answer and submit the below questions.
Chapter Summary
Elie Wiesel is transferred to the children's block at Buchenwald, where he struggles with despair after his father's death. With the arrival of American forces, the camp is liberated, but Elie feels a profound emptiness, reflecting on the loss of his family and his own identity.
Question 1:
Reflect on Eliezer's final thoughts and emotions as described in Chapter 9. How does he convey the impact of his experiences in the concentration camps?
Sample Answer
In Chapter 9, Eliezer's final thoughts reveal a profound sense of emptiness and disillusionment. He describes feeling indifferent to life, having lost his faith and sense of purpose. Eliezer reflects on the atrocities he witnessed and endured, recognizing that his innocence and faith were irreparably shattered by the Holocaust. His closing words convey a haunting sense of survivor's guilt and a struggle to reconcile his identity with the horrors he experienced.
Question 2:
Discuss the significance of the title 'Night' in relation to Chapter 9. How does Eliezer's journey throughout the book reflect the symbolism of night?
Question 3:
Analyse the role of memory and remembrance in Chapter 9 of 'Night'. How does Eliezer suggest that we should remember the victims of the Holocaust?
SUBMIT ANSWERS
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