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How could Elie have bribed the assistant to arrange for him to go with his father to a good unit?

Elie could have given the assistant his shoes.

Why doesn't Elie try the bribe?

He keeps his shoes because they are his only real possession from his previous life.

Where is music played in the camp?

Music is played in the orchestra block.

Why can't the musicians play Beethoven?

<p>The musicians can't play Beethoven because Jews aren't allowed to play German music.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Elie sent to the dentist?

<p>Elie is sent to the dentist because he is seen with a gold crown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Elie desperate to keep his tooth, and why is he unable to keep it?

<p>He is desperate to keep his crown for potential trade, but he has to give it up due to Franek blackmailing him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who beats Elie in front of the French girl and why?

<p>Idek beats Elie because he is in one of his angry moods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the French girl afraid to speak to Elie?

<p>She is afraid to speak to Elie because she doesn't want to expose herself as a Jew in passing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advice does the French girl give to Elie, and what does this show about her?

<p>She tells Elie to hold his anger in, showing that she is a Jew and hopeful about survival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Idek beat Elie's father?

<p>Idek beats Elie's father because he is older and slower.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Elie angry at his father for getting beaten?

<p>Elie is angry because he feels his father could have tried harder to stay out of Idek's way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elie give his father 'marching lessons'?

<p>Elie gives his father marching lessons because Franek uses his father's bad skills as justification for beatings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elie laugh at Idek, and what is the result?

<p>Elie laughs at Idek because of his absurd situation, which results in Idek beating him with a whip 25 times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the air raid sirens signify?

<p>They signify that Americans are bombing overhead, and that the prisoners must go indoors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is this a particularly dangerous time for prisoners?

<p>The prisoners have the guards on them directly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is fear greater than hunger?

<p>In the camp, the guards instill more fear in prisoners than hunger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the death of that one man affect Elie, and how does he react when the air raid is over?

<p>The death of the lone prisoner leaves Elie with a sense of fear, but he becomes hopeful when he reunites with his father after the air raid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are some of the people who die on the gallows?

<p>A young Pole, the Dutch Oberkapo, and the sad angel-faced pipel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phrase do many repeat before their deaths?

<p>Long live liberty! Death to Germany.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are people hanged rather than being shot or killed in some other way?

<p>They are hanged as an example to the other prisoners to stay in line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Whose death affects Elie the most and why?

<p>The hanging of the sad angel-faced pipel affects Elie the most because he was a sweet boy who suffered bitterly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elie find the soup 'excellent' after one execution, but tasting of 'corpses' after another?

<p>The soup tasted 'excellent' during some hangings due to desensitization, but after the pipel was hanged, it tasted of 'corpses' because of the emotional impact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Elie's Shoes

Elie contemplated trading his shoes for a better bunk in the camp, but eventually, he decided to keep them as a symbol of his past life.

Prohibited Music

Jewish musicians in the camp were forbidden from playing German music, including Beethoven, highlighting the systematic suppression of Jewish culture.

The Gold Crown

Elie's gold crown, a potential trade item, was confiscated by Franek, his Kapo, who used violence against his father as leverage.

Idek's Violence

The unpredictable violence of the camp is shown when Idek, in a fit of rage, beats Elie in front of a French girl, who then advises Elie to suppress his anger to survive.

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Idek and Elie's Father

Idek beats Elie's father due to his age and slowness, highlighting the arbitrary nature of the abuse in the camps, where individuals are punished for their perceived weaknesses.

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Marching Lessons

To protect his father from further beatings for his poor marching, Elie teaches him how to march properly, showcasing the lengths he went to in order to keep his father safe.

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Laughter as Punishment

Elie's laughter at Idek's manipulation, a seemingly harmless act, resulted in severe punishment, demonstrating the dangers of finding humor or defiance in dire circumstances.

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Air Raids

The sound of air raid sirens signaled American bombings, forcing the prisoners to take shelter with their guards, increasing their vulnerability to violence.

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Fear Over Hunger

The constant fear instilled by the guards in the camp overshadowed the prisoners' hunger, indicating the pervasive psychological torment they endured.

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Execution and Hope

The execution of a prisoner who tried to get soup significantly affected Elie but also sparked hope for liberation after he reunited with his father.

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The Gallows

The gallows became a symbol of fear and control as various prisoners were executed in a public spectacle designed to instill fear in the others.

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A Cry for Freedom

The prisoners would cry “Long live liberty! Death to Germany!” before their execution, showcasing a defiant spirit despite their imminent death.

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The Angel-Faced Pipel

Elie was greatly impacted by the hanging of a young prisoner, whose prolonged suffering highlighted the brutal nature of the camps, leading Elie to perceive all food as tasting like

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Fear and Uncertainty

The constant threat of violence and arbitrary punishment created a sense of fear and uncertainty, making it difficult for the prisoners to plan for the future and cling to hope.

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Fear and Distrust

The camp's environment fostered a constant sense of fear and distrust, making it difficult to rely on anyone, even fellow prisoners.

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Life in the Camp

The prisoners constantly struggled with the lack of basic necessities, creating a desperate search for food, warmth, and basic human dignity.

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Elie's Father

Elie's father, as a vulnerable and fragile individual, became a symbol of resilience and love in the face of extreme adversity.

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Camp Ecosystem

The camp's ecosystem was defined by its brutal and dehumanizing nature, forcing the prisoners to constantly adapt and survive in an environment that stripped them of their humanity.

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Loss of Identity

The loss of individuality and personal identity was a defining characteristic of the camp experience, as prisoners were reduced to mere numbers and objects, stripped of their pasts and names.

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Keeping a Diary

The act of keeping a diary, despite the perilous conditions, symbolizes the importance of documentation and memory amidst the horrors of the Holocaust.

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Elie's Transformation

Elie's journey through the camp was marked by his gradual loss of hope and faith, replaced by a sense of survival and resilience.

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Study Notes

Bribery and Possessions

  • Elie considers bribing an assistant with his shoes to secure a better unit for himself and his father.
  • He ultimately chooses to keep his shoes as they represent his last connection to his previous life.

Music in the Camp

  • Music is played in the orchestra block of the camp.
  • Jewish musicians are prohibited from playing German music, including Beethoven.

Dental Concerns

  • Elie is sent to the dentist due to having a gold crown.
  • He recognizes the crown's potential value for trade but loses it when pressured by his Kapo, Franek, who uses violence against his father as leverage.

Abuse and Survival

  • Idek, in a fit of rage, beats Elie in front of a French girl, highlighting the unpredictable violence of camp life.
  • The French girl advises Elie to suppress his anger, revealing her identity as a Jew and her hope for survival.

Family Dynamics

  • Idek beats Elie's father for being older and slower, emphasizing the arbitrary nature of the abuse in the camps.
  • Elie's frustration with his father’s beating stems from a belief that his father could have been more cautious to avoid Idek.

Marching Lessons

  • To protect his father from beatings justified by his poor marching, Elie conducts marching lessons.

Consequences of Laughter

  • Elie's laughter at Idek's manipulation results in severe punishment, illustrating the dangers of finding humor in dire circumstances.

Air Raids

  • Air raid sirens signal American bombings, causing inmates to shelter with their guards.
  • This moment is particularly perilous as it brings the guards' attention directly onto the prisoners.

Fear and Hunger

  • Fear in the camp overshadows hunger, indicating that the psychological torment from guards is pervasive and debilitating.

Impact of Death

  • The execution of a brave prisoner who attempts to get soup affects Elie deeply but also renews his hope for liberation upon reuniting with his father.

Executions and Reactions

  • The gallows claim the lives of various prisoners, creating a spectacle meant to instill fear among the others.
  • A widespread refrain, “Long live liberty! Death to Germany,” is uttered before death, showcasing a flicker of defiance.

Emotional Toll of Hangings

  • Elie is profoundly impacted by the hanging of the angel-faced pipel, whose prolonged suffering embodies the cruelty of the camps, causing Elie’s perception of food to shift from “excellent” to tasting of “corpses” during this traumatic event.

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Explore key concepts and vocabulary from pages 47-65 of 'Night' by Elie Wiesel. These flashcards will help reinforce your understanding of significant themes and moments in the narrative. Enhance your grasp of the text and its emotional depth through targeted review.

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