Kotris' Night Study Guide

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Who is Akiba Drumer and what happens to his faith?

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Akiba Drumer is a character who loses his faith in God and chooses selection.

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What mental state does Madame Schachter experience during the journey?

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Madame Schachter loses her mind as she envisions fire.

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What significant event occurs to Elie's mother and sister?

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Elie's mother and sister die at Auschwitz.

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What medical issue leads Elie to undergo an operation?

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Elie has an operation because his foot swells.

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Why are Elie's new shoes not confiscated at Buna?

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Elie's new shoes are not taken away at Buna because they are covered in mud.

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What does the character of Eliezer represent in the narrative?

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Eliezer represents the struggle for faith and survival during the Holocaust.

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What is the significance of fire in the context of Madame Schachter's visions?

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Fire symbolizes the destruction and horror of the Holocaust, as well as the loss of hope.

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How does the setting of Auschwitz impact the characters in the story?

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Auschwitz serves as a place of immense suffering and loss, marking the death of Elie's family.

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What does the operation on Elie's foot symbolize in the broader context of the story?

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The operation symbolizes the physical and emotional toll of the concentration camps on the prisoners.

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What role does mud play in the narrative regarding Elie's shoes?

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Mud serves as a protective layer that prevents the confiscation of Elie's shoes, symbolizing survival.