Night by Elie Wiesel - Key Concepts and Themes

These flashcards cover key themes, character insights, and significant events in Elie Wiesel's Night, aiding in exam preparation.

What is Eliezer's father's 'last word' in Night?

Eliezer

How does Eliezer feel when his father dies?

Eliezer feels a mix of sadness and relief, realizing he no longer has to take care of his father.

Which army liberates Buchenwald?

The American army.

What do prisoners think of first after being liberated?

Bread and food.

What does Eliezer see in the mirror at the end of Night?

A corpse.

What does A-7713 signify?

It is the number assigned to Eliezer as a prisoner, representing their dehumanization.

What is the double meaning in the last paragraph of Section Eight?

Eliezer feels sadness for his father's death but also a sense of liberation from the responsibility of caring for him.

What is the irony about Eliezer getting sick after being liberated?

Despite liberation and increased food availability, Eliezer becomes sick because his body is not used to eating so much after starvation.

What does the term 'Rosh Hashanah' refer to?

It is the first day of the Jewish New Year and the holiest festival of the year.

What does the sign at Auschwitz I say in German and its English translation?

'Arbeit macht frei', which means 'Work makes you free'.

What happens to the prisoner who steals soup during the air raid?

He is shot.

What does Eliezer's 'inheritance' from his father consist of?

A knife and a spoon.

What was the only thing that stopped Eliezer from giving up on the death march?

His father's presence and support.

How many prisoners survived the freezing train ride to Buchenwald?

Only twelve prisoners.

What do the prisoners fight over on the train ride to Buchenwald?

Crumbs of bread.

How does Eliezer's father die?

His father dies from dysentery, which leads to inflammation of the intestines.