Night ch 2 Flashcard

Front

How do the other prisoners react to Madame Schachter's screams?

Back

They bind and gag her.

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What did the others in the car think was happening to Mrs. Schachter at first?

Back

They thought she was hallucinating.

Front

What was the name of the place they first arrived?

Back

Auschwitz.

Front

What was the name of the final place the transport arrived?

Back

Birkenau.

Front

What does Madame Schachter have visions of?

Back

The fires from the crematoriums.

Front

What is the significance of Madame Schachter's visions?

Back

They foreshadow the horrors of the concentration camps.

Front

What does the binding and gagging of Madame Schachter symbolize?

Back

The silencing of truth and fear in the face of impending doom.

Front

What role does fear play in the reactions of the prisoners?

Back

Fear leads to a lack of empathy and understanding among the prisoners.

Front

How does the group dynamic change in the train car?

Back

Initially, they are united, but fear and panic create divisions.

Front

What does the setting of the train represent in the story?

Back

The train symbolizes the loss of freedom and the journey into despair.