Night

In the first chapter, ten warning signs of impending danger include the expulsion of foreign Jews, Moishe the Beadle's return with tales of atrocities, Hungary's fascist shift, German control over...

Elie Wiesel's "Night" highlights the political and social implications of denial and complacency in the face of impending danger. Politically, it illustrates how easily people can be manipulated by...

The prisoners clean the barracks during evacuation to hide evidence of mistreatment and assert their dignity. The block leader orders the cleaning to make a good impression on the incoming Russians,...

The Jews of Sighet chose to believe the London radio reports over Moishe's warnings because they preferred reassuring news and ignored frightening realities. Moishe, once a spiritual guide, became an...