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Research Paper On Night By Elie Wiesel

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When does one choose to become selfless or selfish? Night is a memoir written by Elie Wiesel about his experience in the Holocaust and the impact silence had on him and his community. I believe that being selfish is absolutely the way to survive. Elie at the start of this book started as selfless as any man would be. wanting to only stay alive with your loved ones and make it out together. Elie quickly realized that that would not be the case. "Every soldier must fight for himself and not think of anyone else during war time." Every soldier before battle wants to be with their family and wish for the best. Eventually, you have to think about yourself and go through the hardships of being selfish in order to survive. Elie knows being selfish
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As a result of a constant exposure to brutality, Elie nearly forgets the existence of a standard of humanity, since even the smallest acts of kindness are”judged too humane” (44). As Elie’s situation disintegrates from the stable Sighet to the Nazi concentration camp, he develops

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This quote demonstrates that Elie understands the value of the little he has left and doesn’t want to let go of it. This detail demonstrates that we need to appreciate what we have, no matter how ordinary or small they may seem. However, many people may say, “That didn’t affect me, so I don’t care what happened to them.” The fact remains that empathy and compassion are essential qualities one should have. The ability to care for those who have endured hardships, regardless of our experiences, shows a deeper emotional connection to other people.

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It becomes clear that Elie’s father will die without the care and attention he is providing him. Eli becomes conflicted over the fact that it is becoming too difficult to keep his father alive. Elie admits he believes, “Yet at the same time I thought crept into my mind: If only I didn’t find him! If only I were relieved of this responsibility, I could use all my strength to fight for my own survival, to take care only of myself”( Wiesel 106). Elie begins to face the issue of either choosing his survival or to continue fighting to keep his father alive.

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