Characters and Summary of 'Night' Flashcards

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Who is the author of 'Night'?

Elie Wiesel

Where and when was 'Night' written?

Paris in the mid-1950's

What is the point of view in 'Night'?

First person from Eliezer's perspective

When do the events in the book occur?

1941-1945 Signup and view all the answers

What is the major conflict in 'Night'?

Eliezer's struggle with Nazi persecution and his faith in God Signup and view all the answers

What is the rising action in 'Night'?

Eliezer's journey through various concentration camps Signup and view all the answers

What is the climax of 'Night'?

The death of Eliezer's father Signup and view all the answers

What are some important symbols in 'Night'?

Night and Fire Signup and view all the answers

Who is Eliezer in the context of 'Night'?

The narrator and author who experiences the Holocaust Signup and view all the answers

Who is Shlomo in 'Night'?

Eliezer's father Signup and view all the answers

Who is Moshe the Beadle?

Eliezer's teacher who warns the community about the Nazis Signup and view all the answers

Who is Akiba Drumer?

A Jewish Holocaust victim who loses faith in God Signup and view all the answers

Who is Madame Schächter?

A woman who screams about seeing furnaces Signup and view all the answers

Who is Juliek?

A young musician Eliezer meets in Auschwitz Signup and view all the answers

Who are Tibi and Yosi?

Zionist brothers who become friends with Eliezer Signup and view all the answers

Who is Dr. Josef Mengele?

The cruel doctor at Auschwitz known as the 'Angel of Death' Signup and view all the answers

Who is Franek?

Eliezer's foreman who pries out his gold tooth Signup and view all the answers

Who is Rabbi Eliahou?

A devout prisoner whose son abandons him Signup and view all the answers

Who is Zalman?

A prisoner who is trampled to death during a run Signup and view all the answers

Who is Meir Katz?

Eliezer's father's friend who saves him Signup and view all the answers

Who is Stein?

Eliezer's relative from Antwerp Signup and view all the answers

Who is Hilda?

Eliezer's oldest sister Signup and view all the answers

Who is Béa?

Eliezer's middle sister Signup and view all the answers

Who is Tzipora?

Eliezer's youngest sister Signup and view all the answers

What is the summary of 'Night'?

Elie Wiesel's experiences as a young Jewish boy during the Holocaust Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Author and Context

Elie Wiesel is the author of "Night."
Written in Paris during the mid-1950s.

Point of View and Timeline

The narrative is presented from the first-person perspective of Eliezer, the protagonist.
Events chronologically occur from 1941 to 1945 during World War II.

Major Themes and Conflicts

Main conflict revolves around Eliezer's experience of Nazi persecution and a profound crisis of faith in God and humanity.
The rising action includes Eliezer's harrowing journey through various concentration camps.

Climax and Symbolism

The climax features the death of Eliezer's father, deeply affecting him.
Important symbols include Night, representing darkness and loss, and Fire, symbolizing destruction and death.

Key Characters

Eliezer: The narrator whose psychological journey reflects the loss of faith and humanity during the Holocaust while showing devotion to his father.
Shlomo: Eliezer's father, respected in the community, plays a crucial role in Eliezer's life as they strive to stay together.
Moshe the Beadle: Eliezer’s Jewish mysticism teacher who warns the community after escaping deportation but is dismissed as a madman.
Akiba Drumer: A Jewish character who loses faith due to the horrors he experiences.
Madame Schächter: A woman who predicts the crematoria’s presence at Auschwitz, initially dismissed as insane.
Juliek: A young musician who Eliezer meets and later hears playing after a death march.
Tibi and Yosi: Brothers and Zionists who befriend Eliezer, sharing dreams of moving to Palestine post-war.

Notable Figures from the Camps

Dr. Josef Mengele: Infamous doctor at Auschwitz, known for cruel selections and inhumane experiments, dubbed the "Angel of Death."
Franek: Eliezer’s foreman at Buna, who forcibly extracts Eliezer's gold tooth.
Rabbi Eliahou: A devout prisoner whose son abandons him, prompting Eliezer to reflect on his own values.
Zalman: A fellow prisoner trampled during a forced march.
Meir Katz: Eliezer's father's friend who defends him from an attacker.
Stein: Eliezer’s relative trying to maintain hope about his family’s well-being amidst despair.

Family Ties

Hilda: Eliezer’s oldest sister.
Béa: Eliezer’s middle sister.
Tzipora: Eliezer’s youngest sister.

Summary of the Narrative

"Night" chronicles Elie Wiesel's harrowing experiences as a young Jewish boy subjected to the traumas of the Holocaust, starting from the establishment of ghettos to his family's deportation to concentration camps.

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