Night Chap 8-9

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What was Elie and the other prisoners' first act as 'free men'?

Back

Eat.

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What significant event occurred on April 5th in the context of the prisoners?

Back

It was decided that Buchenwald would be liquidated and they would evacuate all of the prisoners, it was the start of nearly six days without any food for the prisoners, and the resistance movement was not abandoning the Jews and was going to prevent the liquidation.

Front

Why did Wiesel hold his father's hand when the SS officers ordered the men to 'form ranks of five'?

Back

He does not want to be separated from his father.

Front

Why can't Elie cry after waking up to find his father taken to the crematory?

Back

He was secretly relieved to be free of his father.

Front

Why is Elie angry with his dad at the beginning of Chapter 8?

Back

His dad wants to die.

Front

What does the act of eating symbolize for Elie and the other prisoners after liberation?

Back

It symbolizes a return to life and normalcy after enduring extreme deprivation.

Front

How does the relationship between Elie and his father evolve throughout Chapters 8-9?

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Their relationship becomes strained as Elie struggles with his father's declining health and his own survival instincts.

Front

What role does hope play in the lives of the prisoners in Chapters 8-9?

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Hope serves as a crucial motivator for survival, even in the face of despair.

Front

What does Elie's inability to cry signify about his emotional state?

Back

It signifies a deep emotional numbness and the impact of trauma on his ability to express grief.

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How does the theme of survival manifest in Elie's actions and thoughts in Chapters 8-9?

Back

Elie's actions often reflect a conflict between his desire to care for his father and his instinct for self-preservation.