NIGHT Chapter 8-9 Flashcard

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What made Elie feel 'ashamed of [himself] forever' in Chapter 8 of Night?

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For a moment, he considered abandoning his father to take care of himself.

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Why does Elie not cry after his father's death?

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He feels devoid of emotion after the unimaginable horrors he has survived, though he wants desperately to weep, he is unable, and he feels a sense of relief at his father's death.

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What is a central theme of Night?

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Prejudice can lead to extreme, unimaginable cruelty.

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What does Elie see in the mirror for the first time after liberation?

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A corpse.

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How did Elie's father ultimately die?

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Near death from starvation and sickness, he received a blow to the head from an SS officer.

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What does the term 'dehumanization' refer to in the context of Night?

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The process of stripping away human qualities, dignity, and individuality, often seen in the treatment of concentration camp prisoners.

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What role does faith play in Elie's journey throughout Night?

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Elie's faith is challenged and ultimately diminished as he witnesses the horrors of the Holocaust.

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

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Their relationship becomes a source of strength and survival, but also a burden as Elie struggles with his own survival instincts.

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What is the significance of the title 'Night'?

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It symbolizes darkness, despair, and the loss of faith and humanity during the Holocaust.

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What does Elie mean when he refers to the 'silence' after his father's death?

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It reflects his profound sense of loss and the emptiness he feels without his father's presence.