1. Night
Elie Wiesel

2. Historical Background
World War II ( )
The Holocaust
Concentration Camps

3. Elie Wiesel (1928-Present)
Born in Transylvania, Romania
Taken to concentration camps by the Nazis at age 15 in 1944
Night tells his story at the hands of the Nazis
Winner of numerous awards including the Nobel peace prize

4. Night is…
A novel based very closely on Elie’s experiences during The Holocaust
Considered by many to be a memoir
The first book in a trilogy

5. Themes Struggle to maintain faith in a benevolent God
Loss of innocence when faced with traumatic experiences
Silence in the face of tragedy
The presence of Inhumanity towards other humans
The Importance of family bonds and how they can easily be destroyed
Hatred of others because of life experiences
Survival and Perseverance during tragic times

6. Symbols
Fire
Night
Motifs
Tradition
Religious Observance