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What is the title of Chapter 4?
Chapter 4
Why do some of the camp guards give some of the children 'special' privileges such as extra food?
Some of the camp guards give some of the children 'special' privileges because the tent leader liked children. Also, to keep them healthy enough to work.
During the medical examination, what are the dentists looking for?
Gold teeth.
Why do the prisoners march to military music?
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Why does Elie feign sickness when the dentist wants to remove his gold crown?
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Who is the young French girl?
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Why does Franek want Elie's gold crown, and how does he eventually get it?
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What crime does the youth of Warsaw commit?
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Describe the physical features of the youth of Warsaw.
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Describe the reactions of the youth of Warsaw as he was being readied for his hanging.
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What is the significance of Elie's statement right after the youth from Warsaw died?
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Describe the physical features of the angelic Pipel.
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What crime did the Pipel commit?
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Describe the reactions of the Pipel as he was being readied for his hanging.
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In what ways does the hanging of the young boy, the 'angelic Pipel,' symbolize the Jewish people?
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What does God symbolize in the context of the camp?
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What does the faith of the author and other prisoners like him represent?
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How did the new camp appear to Elie?
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What were the dentists looking for during the prisoners' medical examinations?
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What were Elie and his father assigned to do as part of their work detail?
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What potential problems were associated with Elie and his father's job?
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Why was Elie called to the dentist?
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How did Elie avoid having his tooth pulled?
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Why was Elie pleased about saving his gold crown?
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What ultimately happened to the dentist and why?
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What happened to Elie one day at the factory?
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Who cleaned the blood from Elie and soothed him with kind words?
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What was unusual about the girl that comforted Elie?
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What else did Idek do to the Wiesel's?
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How did Elie respond to Idek's behavior?
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What did Franek, the Polish foreman, want from Elie, and how did Elie react?
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How did the foreman get revenge on Elie and his father for not giving up the gold tooth?
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How did Elie try to stop the beatings?
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What did Elie finally do, and what was the irony of what happened?
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Was it surprising that the Kapos were so cruel considering that they were prisoners?
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How did Idek punish Elie for spying on him?
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Why did Elie's unit have to go to the warehouse even though they were not required to?
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Why was a prisoner shot during the air raid?
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What were the prisoners told about soup distribution after roll call?
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What other public execution does Wiesel write about?
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Why was this execution particularly cruel?
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Study Notes
Chapter 4 Overview
- Chapter 4 reveals the harsh realities and injustices faced by prisoners during the Holocaust.
- The theme of survival and loss of faith is prominent throughout the chapter.
Privileges for Children
- Some camp guards provide extra food to children, motivated by their personal preferences and to ensure the children remain healthy enough for labor.
Medical Examinations
- During medical examinations, dentists primarily search for gold teeth to extract for profit.
Marching to Military Music
- Prisoners march to military music to maintain rhythm and discipline during forced movements.
Elie's Feigned Illness
- Elie pretends to be sick to avoid having his painful gold crown removed by the dentist.
The French Girl
- A French Jewish girl, who poses as Aryan, aids Elie after he is beaten by an SS officer by offering him bread.
Franek's Desire for Elie's Crown
- Franek covets Elie’s gold crown for financial gain, eventually forcing Elie to give it up by tormenting him and his father.
Youth of Warsaw's Crime
- The youth from Warsaw is executed for stealing during an air raid, representing the desperate survival attempts of inmates.
Execution Reactions
- As he is prepared for hanging, the youth appears calm and solemn, not exhibiting fear or trembling, indicating a resigned acceptance of fate.
Elie’s Reaction to the Hanging
- After witnessing the hanging, Elie’s comment about the soup tasting better highlights the tragic normalization of violence and the prisoners' obsession with food for survival.
Description of Pipel
- The angelic Pipel is depicted with a delicate, beautiful face and maintains calmness even as he faces execution.
Symbolism of the Pipel's Hanging
- The hanging of the young boy embodies the innocence of Jewish people and their undeserved suffering.
- It raises questions about God's presence and silence during their plight, leading to a loss of faith among the prisoners.
Deterioration of Faith
- The author and fellow inmates grapple with diminishing faith as they question the absence of divine intervention amid their suffering.
New Camp Environment
- Elie perceives the new camp as desolate and lifeless, mirroring the despair felt by the inmates.
Kapo's Behavior
- Elie and his father are assigned menial tasks sorting electrical parts, encountering instability from the unpredictable Kapo, Idek.
Elie's Beating
- Elie is subjected to violence by Idek, illustrating the brutal treatment prisoners endure.
Comfort from a French Woman
- A French woman comforts Elie after his beating, showcasing unexpected acts of kindness in dire circumstances.
Foreman Franek's Demands
- Franek seeks Elie’s gold crown but faces initial resistance, leading to further aggression towards Elie's father for marching out of line.
Irony of Sacrifice
- Elie ultimately surrenders his gold crown and is later treated kindly by Franek, only to lose those benefits when Franek is transferred.
Kapo Cruelty Explained
- The cruelty of Kapos, former inmates who enforce brutal conditions, reflects the desperation for survival under oppressive circumstances.
Consequences for Spying
- Idek punishes Elie harshly for witnessing his private moments, underscoring the violent control dynamics within the camp.
Public Executions
- Public executions serve as grim reminders of the inherent danger in the camp, where even minor transgressions can lead to death.
Impact of Public Executions
- A particularly cruel execution involves a child who suffers tragically, highlighting the inhumanity of the camp's conditions and the loss of innocence.
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