Character Overview in 'Night'

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Character Overview in "Night"

Elie: The main character and narrator, showcases unwavering loyalty to his father and survives the harrowing journey.
Elie's Father/Chlomo: Only mentioned by name at the memoir's end; respected by the Jewish community and desperately clings to Elie during their bleak experiences in concentration camps.
Moshe the Beadle: Eliezer's teacher of Jewish mysticism; after escaping deportation, he warns the community about the Nazis, but is dismissed as insane.
Akiba Drumer: A Holocaust victim who loses faith in God amidst the horrors of the concentration camps, symbolizing spiritual despair.
Madame Schächter: A fellow deportee who, in stark madness, foresees the crematoria's fires, serving as a chilling prophetess warning of Auschwitz’s fate.
Juliek: A young musician met by Eliezer in Auschwitz; he poignantly plays the violin during the grim march to Gleiwitz, highlighting moments of beauty amidst despair.
Tibi and Yosi: Brotherly allies of Eliezer in Buna, both Zionists; they share aspirations of relocating to Palestine post-war.
Dr. Josef Mengele: Notorious for his cruel selections at Auschwitz, referred to as the "Angel of Death" for his role in the horrors of the Nazi regime and human experimentation.
Idek: A Kapo at Buna who mirrors Nazi cruelty towards prisoners, exhibiting abusive behavior, including beating Eliezer during bouts of rage.
Franek: The foreman at Buna who forcibly extracts Eliezer's gold tooth with a rusty spoon, showcasing the brutality of camp life.
Rabbi Eliahou: A devout man whose son cruelly abandons him; represents the tragic degradation of familial bonds under duress.
Zalman: A fellow prisoner tragically trampled during a frantic escape, emphasizing the chaos and desperation of their situation.
Meir Katz: An acquaintance of Elie's father who saves Eliezer during a dangerous moment in transit to Buchenwald.
Stein: A relative from Antwerp whom Eliezer deceives about his family's fate in an effort to uplift his spirits.
Hilda: The eldest sister of Elie, who symbolizes familial bonds that are put to the test.
Béa: Middle sister of Elie, serving as another connection to his pre-war life.
Tzipora: The youngest sister of Elie, representing innocence lost amid the tragedy of their experiences.

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Explore the key characters from Elie Wiesel's memoir 'Night'. This quiz delves into their roles, relationships, and the impact they have on Elie's harrowing journey. Test your knowledge on the various figures who illustrate the Holocaust experience through their narratives.