Night by Elie Wiesel - Review

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What is the goal of the dentist in the camp?

Back

The goal of the dentist in the camp is to remove the gold crowns from the prisoners' teeth.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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What do the fires that Madame Schachter saw foreshadow?

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The fires foreshadow the burning of people at the concentration camp.

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What motif is represented by the quote: 'From the depths of the mirror, a corpse was contemplating me.'?

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This quote represents the motif of Personal Identity.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What motif is illustrated by the quote: 'Twenty corpses were thrown from our wagon.'?

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This quote illustrates the motif of Dehumanization.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Who is Rabbi Eliahou searching for near the end of the book?

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Rabbi Eliahou is searching for his son.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What does the term 'Dehumanization' mean in the context of 'Night'?

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Dehumanization refers to the process of stripping away the humanity of individuals, treating them as less than human.

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How does Elie Wiesel's faith change throughout 'Night'?

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Elie Wiesel's faith deteriorates as he witnesses the atrocities of the Holocaust, leading to a loss of belief in God.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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What role does silence play in 'Night'?

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Silence represents the inability to speak out against injustice and the complicity of those who remain silent.

Front

What is the significance of the character of Madame Schachter?

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Madame Schachter symbolizes the forewarning of the horrors to come and the denial of reality by the other prisoners.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What does the term 'Loss of Faith' signify in 'Night'?

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Loss of Faith signifies the struggle of individuals to maintain their belief in God amidst suffering and despair.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2