Night Questions on Eliezer
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On which page of Night by Elie Wiesel does Elie's father get beaten while Elie remains still?
It is on page 54 of Elie Wiesel's Night that Elie's father is beaten by the kapo named Idek while his son stood by and watched.
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In Night, why is Elie Wiesel summoned to the dentist?
Elie Wiesel is summoned to the dentist because he has a gold crown on one of his teeth. The Nazis extracted gold from prisoners' teeth to fund the war effort or for personal gain. Elie delays the...
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In Night, what is the connection between the young pipel and Elie?
There is no direct connection between Elie and the young pipel. The pipel served the Oberkapo in Elie's camp and was admired for his angelic appearance. Unlike other pipels who exploited their...
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In Night, what is the significance of Rabbi Eliahu's son in Eliezer's relationship with his father?
The significance of Rabbi Eliahu's son in Eliezer's relationship with his father in Night is as a foreshadowing device. Rabbi Eliahu's son abandons his weakening father, prompting Eliezer to vow...
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What are some quotes in the book, "Night," that depict kindness?
In "Night," kindness is rare, but one poignant instance occurs in Chapter 5 during the "inheritance" scene between Eliezer and his father. Facing the threat of selection, Eliezer's father gives him a...
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What are some missed opportunities in Night?
Missed opportunities in "Night" include the Jews of Sighet ignoring warnings from Moishe the Beadle about Nazi threats, failing to act when German troops entered Hungary, and dismissing anti-Semitic...
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What advice does Eliezer’s cousin give his father in Night? How does it compare to the Polish prisoner's advice?
Eliezer’s cousin from Antwerp advises Eliezer’s father to eat and keep his strength up so he will not be selected for the crematorium. He also says that only hope of seeing his family again motivates...
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How did the French girl comfort the narrator in Night?
In "Night," the French girl comforts Eliezer after he is beaten by Idek. She wipes the blood from his face with her cool hand, gives him a mournful smile, and secretly hands him a crust of bread. She...
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What role does luck play in Night?
Luck in "Night" is portrayed as a random and arbitrary force rather than a benevolent one. It plays a crucial role in survival during the Holocaust, as seen when Eliezer is advised to lie about his...
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In Night, what does the prisoners' response post-liberation reveal about them?
The prisoners' response to liberation in "Night" reveals the deep psychological scars left by the Holocaust. Instead of immediate joy, their reactions are muted and awkward, highlighting the...
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How do Eliezer's block prisoners survive the New Year's selection in Night?
To survive the New Year's selection, prisoners in Eliezer's block follow their Blockälteste's advice: they limber up to appear healthier, run quickly when called, avoid eye contact, and try not to...
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What is Wiesel's last memory of his mother and her destination?
Wiesel's last memory of his mother occurs at Birkenau, where arriving prisoners are separated by gender. Eliezer sees his mother stroking his sister's hair as they are moved to the right, symbolizing...