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maryines2008
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In Chapter 3 of Night, what is Elie's first impression of Auschwitz after leaving Birkenau?

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Posted by maryines2008 on Wednesday April 29, 2009 at 2:45 PM and tagged with elie wiesel, night.

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  1. scarletpimpernel Teacher
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    Ironically enough, Elie has a good impression of Auschwitz when he first arrives.  He believes that it is better than Birkenau and that it is like a "rest home." Readers must remember Elie's horrific experiences in Birkenau for his description of Auschwitz to make sense--he is separated from his mother and sisters, and he witnesses the burning of live infants (the event that consumes his faith).  Thus, Auschwitz's initial impression is better for Wiesel.

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    Posted by scarletpimpernel on Wednesday April 29, 2009 at 8:35 PM