Night chapters 8 and 9

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What is the illness that Elie's father suffers from?

Back

Dysentery.

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What advice does the Blockalteste give to Elie regarding his father?

Back

"You cannot think of others."

Front

What does Elie's father say to Elie that indicates he knows his end is near?

Back

He told Elie where the gold and silver was hidden.

Front

What were Elie's father's last words?

Back

"Eliezer."

Front

What does Elie compare himself to when he looks in the mirror?

Back

A corpse.

Front

What is the significance of Elie's father's last words?

Back

They reflect the deep bond and the tragic circumstances they are facing.

Front

How does Elie's perception of himself change throughout the chapters?

Back

He begins to see himself as a mere shadow of his former self, feeling like a corpse.

Front

What role does hope play in Elie's survival?

Back

Hope is a crucial element that keeps Elie motivated to survive despite the dire circumstances.

Front

What does the Blockalteste's advice reveal about the nature of survival in the camps?

Back

It highlights the harsh reality that self-preservation often takes precedence over familial bonds.

Front

How does Elie's relationship with his father evolve in these chapters?

Back

It becomes more strained as survival instincts take over, yet remains rooted in love.