Night by Elie Wiesel Essay

Night by Elie Wiesel. Born in the township of Sighet, Transylvania, Eliezer is a young and strong minded individual, but doubts his spiritual beliefs. He and his family were taken from their home in 1944 to Auschwitz concentration camp, which was known as the Holocaust. Eliezer, being a dynamic character had many patterns and feelings towards life and his father. His thoughts and creed always changed (Wiesel 33). But, he always tried to stay strong, hopeful and determined for himself and his father.While in Auschwitz, Elie thought alot about how his life was changing (38). He went from a 13-year old deeply observant and very religious teen, into a wishing, confused and doubtful individual. Being dynamic changes you as a person and it affected the predilection and tone of the story. Eliezers appearance wasnt really mentioned in the story. But you could imagine what happened with eating mediocre bread crusts, soup, and sometimes nothing to drink (54).When Eliezer broke his foot, he still hopped for survival along with his finespun father (78). His belief and faith subsided the longer they stayed in the camps. Others lost complete faith in their paragon that they trusted (66). It was every man for himself and they would do anything to stay alive, even kill. While staying in the camps Eliezer sometimes unconquerable between life and death, to escape the hurt, torture, and pain. Once they were finally released free, no one thought of revenge (115). all(prenominal) they wanted was to eat and when they were no longer hungry, they still didnt think of revenge. Freedom and food were the that things remaining to think about (113). Eliezer is a young and strong-minded individual, but doubts his religious beliefs. Being a dynamic character means that you arent sure about decisions and your mind is always changed. When Eliezer found the talent to get up and look at himself in the mirror, the gaze that looked back at him never left him.