For each question, 3 quotes 1. How do people survive in times of hopelessness and despair? 2. In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail? 3. How is joy possible in even the most trying circumstances? 4. In what way do characters die multiple deaths in Night? 5. How do the older/younger people respond differently to the situation? 6. Where can we note changes in the personalities of Eli/Schlomo already? 7. Where do we see examples of the oppressed inflicting cruelty on each other? 8. What different views do we hear about how to view god and faith in these chapters? 9. How does the novel Night represent the strengths of a memoir in teaching the reader about history? What does memoir do well in historical retellings, and how does Night represent those strengths?

How do people survive in times of hopelessness and despair? Pg. 45 “God is testing us…” Faith in God Pg. 86 “Wait a little Zalman…” FDepend on each other for support and encouragement Pg. 86 “My fathers presence…” Family is motivator Pg. Pg. 113 “Since my father’s death…” Family bonds and relationships

In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail? Pg. 113 “I no longer thought…” Food Pg. 77 “But as soon as…” Religious faith Pg. 86 “My fathers presence…” Family bonds Pg. 24 “her husband and…” Loss of family impacted mental stability Pg. 76 “He just kept repeating…” Gave up on hope Pg. 86 “my fathers presence…” Held on to something important to him

How is joy possible in even the most trying circumstances? Pg. 115 “Armed men appeared…” Last minute resistance among prisoners Pg. 15 “all this under…” Despite moving into the ghettos, Eli still notices the nice things in nature. Pg. 40 “the gypsies stopped…” Odd focus on the weather Pg. 90 “He woke with a start…” Despite suffering finding joy in family Pg. 63 “I remember that…” Their conscience is gone so they can enjoy simple pleasures. Pg. 15 “ at last he undestood…” Trying to keep things normal

In what way do characters die multiple deaths in Night? Pg. 76 “ I cant go on…” Death of faith Pg. 25 “please listen to me…” Death of sanity . Death of civility Pg. 91 “terrible thought crossed my mind..” Death of family relationships Pg. 112 “I did not weep…” Death of family bonds Pg. 39 “My father had just…” Death of digintiy

How do the older/younger people respond differently to the situation? Pg. 88 “My father shook me…” Elderly wisdom pays off Pg. 45 “God is testing us…” Elders are holding on to faith Pg. 31 “They were among us…” Argument on whether to fight the guards Pg. 30 “no the man….” Experience pays off at the camp Pg. 91 “Father growing weaker…” Younger abandoning the weak Pg. 101 “anyway I knew…” Father and Son fighting over last piece of bread

Where can we note changes in the personalities of Eli/Schlomo already? Pg. 110 “The following day…” Roles have switched between father and son Pg. 112 “I woke up…” Eli betrays his father Pg. 67 “Why would I…” Questioning his faith Pg. 19 “That was when I began…” Sweet kid to an angry kid Pg. 105 “ I cant anymore, its over..” Dad finally gives up Pg. 68 “I no longer pleaded…” Loses his conscience

Where do we see examples of the oppressed inflicting cruelty on each other? Pg. 26 “Keep her quiet…” Inmates taking rage out on frightened woman Pg. 55 “On a daily basis…” Inmates bulling each other Pg. 81 “My father would be beaten…” Inmates bulling each other again… Pg. 110 “They threw themselves…” Desperate fight for food Pg. 100 “One day we…” Taking pleasure in watching suffering Pg. 26 “Once again the...” Losing civility

What different views do we hear about how to view god and faith in these chapters? Pg. 45 “As for me…” Questioning God’s mercy Pg. 45 “God is testing…” Trying to hold on to their faith Pg. 67 “Blessed be God’s…” Eli’s anger at religion Pg. 4 “Why did I pray…” Praying is like breathing Pg. 34 “Never shall I forget…” Shock of the camp impacting his faith Pg. 76 “it’s over god is no longer…” Feeling abandoned

How does the novel Night represent the strengths of a memoir in teaching the reader about history? What does memoir do well in historical retellings, and how does Night represent those strengths? Pg. 34 “Never shall I…” Personal View Pg. 62-63 “Long live liberty…” Scenes which exemplify the experience Pg. 112 “I did not…” Giving the emotions of the scene Pg. 32 “A truck drew close…” Graphic detail Pg. 53 “Bit your lips…” Relationships in camps Pg. 86 “I don’t believe…” Enters into the minds of the participants

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