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[Pages:1]Night Essay Questions

Choose two of the following questions. Please write thoughtful, detailed answers (at least two paragraphs for each one). You are allowed to use the book to provide quotes. Make sure you cite appropriately.

1. Dehumanization is the process by which the Nazis gradually reduced the Jews to little more than "things" that were a nuisance to them. Discuss at least three specific examples of events that occurred which dehumanized Elie, his father, or his fellow Jews.

2. Discuss why you think the Jews of Sighet remained complacent despite the advance of the German army.

3. Explain the title and discuss the significance of "night" in the book.

4. Discuss whether Night is still relevant.

5. After Elie's father was beaten by Idek, a Kapo, Elie says, "I had watched the whole scene without moving. I kept quiet. In fact I was thinking of how to get farther away so that I would not be hit myself. What is more, any anger I felt at that moment was directed, not against the Kapo, but against my father. I was angry with him, for not knowing how to avoid Idek's outbreak. That is what concentration camp life had made of me." Discuss what the last line signifies. Discuss how his attitude had changed.

6. Compare and contrast Elie's attitude towards God and religion at the beginning of the story and at the end. Use specific examples to explain what causes the changes and when the changes occur.

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