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Examples Of Rebellion In Night By Elie Wiesel

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In Elie Wiesel's "Night," the mix of conformity and rebellion are crucial forces of survival for both the individual and the group within the Holocaust. One scene that encapsulates this occurs on pages 66-84, as Elie and his fellow prisoners endure an extreme selection process. As they are forced to strip naked for inspection, the pressure to conform to the dehumanizing demands of the Nazis is substantial. However, acts of rebellion also surfaced. When Elie's father is deemed too weak and is separated from the rest of the group, Elie instinctively rebels against the unjust decision, clinging desperately to his dad in a display of defiance. This rebellion, although it didn't do much in altering the outcome, serves as a testament to the enduring
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