How Does Elie Wiesel Use Ethos In Night

Night, a memoir by Elie Wiesel, is a moving and powerful account of the Holocaust. The book provides a first-hand account of the horrors of the concentration camps and the impact they had on the author’s life. In order to convey the emotional impact of his experiences, Wiesel uses imagery to evoke pathos, the appeal to emotion, causing the readers to feel sad but also hopeful. A way that Wiesel uses pathos in Night in order to create a sense of dread and sadness for his audience is by using vivid imagery of the horrible crimes he witnessed. “A truck drew close and unloaded its hold: small children. Babies! Yes, I did see this, with my own eyes… children thrown into the flames.” (Wiesel 32) These horrifying images of babies being burnt to death are sure to produce a strong emotional response from the reader. This helps the reader to feel the same disgust that he felt to help them better

“Never shall I forget those moments that murdered my God and my soul and turned my dreams to ashes.” (Wiesel 34) In this quote it shows how he felt that he was being abandoned by God and how his hopes were leaving him. These emotions are meant to be felt by the reader, in order to better understand the psychological toll of the Holocaust on those who lived through it. Lastly, Wiesel incorporates pathos to help display a small sense of hope and kindness during the difficult times he had to go through. “‘Bite your lips, little brother… Don’t cry. Keep your anger, your hate, for another day, for later. The day will come but not now… Wait. Clench your teeth and wait…’” (Wiesel 53). The small acts of kindness and humanity that he witnessed in the concentration camps like this helps keep him mentally strong throughout this experience. This creates the feeling of hope and kindness in the reader's mind. It also shows how even in the darkest times, there is still