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- 1 What did those who no longer wished to taste the bitterness of terror do?
- 2 What does tasting the bitterness of fear mean?
- 3 How does Elie Wiesel’s father react to the fact that the Jews of Sighet are forced to wear a yellow star?
- 4 What does race toward death mean?
- 5 What are some metaphors in the book night?
- 6 What were Elie Wiesel’s favorite words?
What did those who no longer wished to taste the bitterness of terror do?
What actions do “those who no longer wished to taste the bitterness of terror” take? The actions that the Jews take were that they tried to calm her down and defend her. They were being compliant and obediant to protect Madame Schachter.
What does tasting the bitterness of fear mean?
What does the quote “The Hungarian lieutenant… retrieved the last possessions from those who chose not to go on tasting the bitterness of fear” mean? It is to make them feel the fear and nervousness of the people.
How does Elie Wiesel’s father react to the fact that the Jews of Sighet are forced to wear a yellow star?
What was bitterly ironic about the comments that Wiesel’s father made regarding the wearing of the yellow star? He said that it wasn’t lethal. However it singled out the Jews to be killed. They started putting Jews in Ghettos, Jews were concentrated then confined in the ghettos.
Who Cried Fire I can see a fire night?
In Night, Wiesel shows how the Jews were treated poorly in the concentration camps. At the beginning of the story, Madame Schachter yells, “Fire! I can see a fire! I can see a fire!” (Wiesel, 22).
Who screamed fire fire night?
Why was Madame Schachter so upset at the beginning of the train ride? Her husband and sons were deported with the first transport, and she lost her mind. Madame Schachter hysterically screaming of “Fire!
What does race toward death mean?
The race toward death had begun. First edict: Jews were prohibited form leaving their residences for three days, under penalty of death. They lose much of their personal freedom, their personal possessions, and begin to be defined simply by their Jewish heritage, nothing more.
What are some metaphors in the book night?
Another frequent metaphor used in the story is a comparison of life at the concentration camps to hell. The only leader who showed any humanity toward the new prisoners on the first night at Auschwitz was the Polish leader of their block.
What were Elie Wiesel’s favorite words?
Elie Wiesel Interview with Oprah
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What were Elie Wiesel’s favorite words? | not yet |
| How did Elie Wiesel believe his family was killed? | in the gas chambers |
| What does Elie Wiesel say they would have done had they known where they were going? | run into the forest |