In Elie's Wiesel Memoir, Night, the motif of relationships reveals the theme of importance of family by showing the impact that Wiesel's family had on him before he was taken to the camp, when he lost his mother and sister, and when he lost his dad. In the beginning of the Memoir the importance of family relating to the motif relationship is revealed through their relationship. Their relationship stays the same in the beginning. In the memoir Elie says “We decided to take turns sitting” This quote shows how Elie’s family and friends were working as if they were one big family. They took turns doing the hard work trying to keep everyone alive and together. Elie also says “We are ready to wait as long as necessary”. They were willing to stay