Essay On Night By Elie Wiesel

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The Holocaust left behind a mark on generations of people that have been through a “tragic fire". Most stories of these families will never be told but, the stories shared will affect history for years to come. The memoir written by Elie Wiesel called “Night” gave a great insight into the actual events that went on during the Holocaust. While early on being separated from his family, the story tells us about his and his father's experiences, how his relationship with god changed, and how he was dehumanized.

The main person Elie relied on while in the concentration camps was his father. Elie’s father was described as a very strict and unemotional man. Elie's father rarely showed emotion, even towards his own wife and children. “My father