Night Chapters 7-9 Review Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What were the prisoners on the train ordered to do with the dead?

The prisoners were ordered to throw the dead outside.

How old is Elie during Chapter 7?

How many people are left in the cattle car when they reach their destination?

12/100 people

Where did they arrive from the cattle car?

Buchenwald Signup and view all the answers

What is the connotation of 'tangled'? What does it imply about the way the prisoners looked?

The connotation of tangled is generally negative. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Elie's story at the bottom of page 100?

The woman's apathy and indifference reflects the desperate situation of the prisoners. Signup and view all the answers

Why do the last chapters' harsh father/son reactions impact Elie?

They highlight the weakening dynamics between fathers and sons in the camps. Signup and view all the answers

What does Elie mean when he says the prisoners' cries seemed to come from beyond the grave?

It means that the prisoners crying were already dead inside. Signup and view all the answers

What does Elie do during the alert in regard to his father?

Elie abandons his father when the alert signals. Signup and view all the answers

What does Elie's attitude become towards his father?

Elie becomes grim and resentful of his father. Signup and view all the answers

What is Elie's father sick with?

Elie's father is sick with dysentery. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Elie's father's neighbors hate him?

Elie's father's neighbors resent him because he could no longer get up to relieve himself. Signup and view all the answers

What advice does the Blockalteste give Elie about his father?

They advise him to stop giving his food rations to his father. Signup and view all the answers

What figurative language is used when Elie says he was arguing with death itself?

Metaphor and personification are used. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Elie's insight into his thoughts about his father significant?

It shows Elie's struggle between his desire for survival and his responsibility for his father. Signup and view all the answers

List some descriptions Elie uses for his father and discuss their connotations.

'His face the color of dead leaves', 'he went by me like a shadow', 'his face was distant, other-worldly.' Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when it is said that, 'In this place, there is no such thing as father, brother, friend'?

It means that in a place of so much pain and suffering, familial bonds become meaningless. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prisoner Conditions and Despair

Prisoners were instructed to discard dead bodies from the train, highlighting the dehumanization they faced.
Arrival at Buchenwald left only 12 out of 100 individuals alive in each cattle car, illustrating severe mortality rates.
The chaotic imagery of "tangled human shapes" evokes a sense of being intertwined in despair, reflecting their horrific reality.

Elie's Personal Insight and Transformation

Elie is 16 during Chapter 7, grappling with the loss of his childhood innocence amidst brutality.
The indifference of a woman hoarding coins contrasts with the desperate humanity sought by prisoners, emphasizing moral decay during the Holocaust.
Observations of broken father-son relationships in the camps deeply affect Elie, as he mirrors these dynamics in his relationship with his own father.

Father-Son Relationships

Elie’s father's illness, dysentery, exacerbates the strain in their relationship, making Elie resentful and grim about his situation.
Elie's abandonment of his father during an alert signals a shift from selflessness to selfish survival instincts, as he relates to Rabbi Eliahu's son.
Neighbors’ contempt for Elie's father stems from his inability to perform basic human functions, showcasing societal breakdown in the camps.

Internal Conflict and Guilt

Elie's internal struggle is evident as he wishes for liberation from his father's responsibility while feeling ashamed, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced in extreme contexts.
Reflections on his father's physical decay—dark, shadowy descriptions—reinforce the pervasive sense of death in their environment.

Themes of Isolation and Loss

The sentiment that "there is no such thing as father, brother, friend" encapsulates the pervasive isolation and loss experienced in the concentration camps, stripping away familial bonds and human connections.
Elie's grim acceptance of his father's impending death illustrates the harsh realities imposed by survival in the camps.

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Test your knowledge of Chapters 7 to 9 of Elie Wiesel's 'Night'. These flashcards cover key events, facts, and character details to enhance your understanding of the text. Perfect for students preparing for exams or discussions about the Holocaust.