Night Chapter 1&2 Discussion

Night Chapter 1&2 Discussion

Questions about plot, characters, and themes from the first and second chapter of Night by Elie Wiesel.

Class Discussion Expectations

• Questions are open ended

• Have your notebooks out and open (physical or digital) to write down important ideas during discussion.

• I will call on students to talk about what they wrote

• When called on, unmute your mic for Speaking and Listening credit.

• You may unmute and talk any time you would like to contribute, even if I didn't call on you.

• Use this discussion to help you answer the analysis questions.

Open Ended

What initial reaction did you have after reading the events of this chapter?

Open Ended

What's the deal with Moshe the Beadle? Why do you think Elie Wiesel would start his story about Moshe instead of himself?

Open Ended

What is Elie like as a 12 year old boy from Sighet?

Open Ended

What were some signs that foreshadowed the German Army's arrival in their town?

Open Ended

How would Elie describe his Jewish community in one or few words at the beginning of his story (from 1941-1944)?

Rationalization

The action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate.

Open Ended

What do you think Elie's point is for this chapter?

Open Ended

Any questions about chapter 1 of Night?

Open Ended

Chapter 2: Describe the conditions on the train.

Open Ended

What's the deal with Mrs. Schächter? What about her behavior defies reality?