Night Questions on Kaddish
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Why is the recitation of Kaddish in chapter 3 of Night considered ironic?
The recitation of the Kaddish in chapter 3 of Night is ironic because it is traditionally a prayer for the dead recited by the living. In this context, the Jews, facing imminent death in the...
Night
In Night, what does the men's refusal to say Kaddish for Akiba Drumer demonstrate?
The men's refusal to say Kaddish for Akiba Drumer in Night demonstrates their loss of faith amid the horrors of the Holocaust. Initially, Akiba represents unwavering faith, but he loses it and...
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What is the Jewish prayer for the dead in Wiesel's Night?
The Jewish prayer for the dead mentioned in Elie Wiesel's Night is the Kaddish. This prayer is traditionally recited by mourners, but in the narrative, individuals ironically recite it for themselves...