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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?

<p>The prisoners marched to military music so they would stay on beat when they were marching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elie feign sickness when the dentist wants to remove his gold crown?

<p>Elie feigns sickness when the dentist wants to remove his gold crown because he doesn't want to get his tooth extracted, which would be extremely painful without anesthetics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the young French girl?

<p>The young French girl is a French Jew that passed as an Aryan, but was Jewish so they threw her into a labor camp. She helped Elie when the SS officer beat him by giving him bread.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Franek want Elie's gold crown, and how does he eventually get it?

<p>Franek wants Elie's gold crown so he can melt it down and make a profit on it. Franek went on the marches and would torment him; his father eventually made him give the crown up, allowing Franek to pull it with a rusty spoon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What crime does the youth of Warsaw commit?

<p>The crime that the youth of Warsaw committed was stealing during the air raid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the physical features of the youth of Warsaw.

<p>The youth of Warsaw is 'tall yet strong, a giant compared to me (Elie)'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the reactions of the youth of Warsaw as he was being readied for his hanging.

<p>When the youth of Warsaw was being readied for his hanging, he was 'pale but seemed more solemn than frightened.' His hands were not trembling either.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Elie's statement right after the youth from Warsaw died?

<p>After the youth from Warsaw died, Elie said that the soup had never tasted better than ever. This is significant because after the hanging of a young man, all Elie cared about was how the food tasted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the physical features of the angelic Pipel.

<p>Elie said that the Pipel had a delicate and beautiful face.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What crime did the Pipel commit?

<p>The Pipel committed the crime of possessing arms; he was then tortured along with his father and sentenced to death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the reactions of the Pipel as he was being readied for his hanging.

<p>The reactions of the Pipel as he was being readied for his hanging were very calm, although he was pale. He did not cry or tremble.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways does the hanging of the young boy, the 'angelic Pipel,' symbolize the Jewish people?

<p>The young boy was viewed as innocent, an angel. This reflects onto the Jewish people because they were not responsible for what was happening to them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does God symbolize in the context of the camp?

<p>God is symbolized as the reason the Jews are at the camp in the first place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the faith of the author and other prisoners like him represent?

<p>The author and his fellow prisoners now have less faith than they did to begin. They are constantly questioning their faith amid the horrors they face.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the new camp appear to Elie?

<p>It appeared deserted and dead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the dentists looking for during the prisoners' medical examinations?

<p>Gold teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were Elie and his father assigned to do as part of their work detail?

<p>They had to sort electrical parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What potential problems were associated with Elie and his father's job?

<p>The Kapo, Idek, was unstable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Elie called to the dentist?

<p>He had a gold tooth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Elie avoid having his tooth pulled?

<p>He said he was sick. The dentist was most likely a prisoner himself, and said that it was okay to come back within a week or so.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Elie pleased about saving his gold crown?

<p>He could trade it for food or his life later on.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately happened to the dentist and why?

<p>He was imprisoned for dealing in gold teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Elie one day at the factory?

<p>He was beaten by Idek.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who cleaned the blood from Elie and soothed him with kind words?

<p>A French woman.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was unusual about the girl that comforted Elie?

<p>She spoke perfect German, even though she had never said anything before.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What else did Idek do to the Wiesel's?

<p>He beat Elie's father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Elie respond to Idek's behavior?

<p>He was mad at his father, not Idek.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Franek, the Polish foreman, want from Elie, and how did Elie react?

<p>He wanted Elie's gold tooth, but Elie denied him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the foreman get revenge on Elie and his father for not giving up the gold tooth?

<p>He tormented Elie's father for marching out of step.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Elie try to stop the beatings?

<p>He tried to teach his father how to march properly, even though the other inmates laughed. He was not successful in his pursuit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Elie finally do, and what was the irony of what happened?

<p>He gave up his gold crown, and was treated kindly by Franek afterward. When Franek transferred, he was no longer able to reap the rewards of giving up the only thing of value that he possessed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Was it surprising that the Kapos were so cruel considering that they were prisoners?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Idek punish Elie for spying on him?

<p>Idek put Elie on a crate and whipped him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Elie's unit have to go to the warehouse even though they were not required to?

<p>He wanted to copulate with a Jewish girl.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was a prisoner shot during the air raid?

<p>He tried to steal soup.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the prisoners told about soup distribution after roll call?

<p>They were executing inmates in front of the camp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What other public execution does Wiesel write about?

<p>Two men and a boy were executed by hanging for allegedly sabotaging an electric plant, possessing weapons and refusing to talk about it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was this execution particularly cruel?

<p>They executed a child whose weight was not enough to kill him when he was hanged. He lived for a while longer and struggled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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