Research Paper On Night By Elie Wiesel

Is having a strong faith possible after living through one of the most difficult times in the world? At the age of 15, Elie Wiesel was taken from his home in Sighet, Hungary along with his family by the Germans and was brought to a concentration camp. Wiesel was a very religious child. He wanted to study more advanced lessons that grown men would be learning. While being religious, Wiesel’s beliefs were starting to be questioned as so many innocent people were being killed every day right before his very eyes. The Germans were determined to eliminate the Jews along with cripples, gypsies, and illegal foreigners. It was a little over a year before his liberation at Auschwitz. Wiesel continued writing but didn’t write his first novel until ten

The reason behind Wiesel’s sudden change was François Mauriac. Wiesel interviewed Mauriac and his answers mainly consisted his religion and responses related to Jesus. Wiesel then broke down into tears after running from the room. (Nobel Prize for Peace) Mauriac convinced him to write about his experiences to share with the world. After taking his advice, Wiesel proceeded to translate Night with his wife, Marion, and bring the book to America. He said in an interview with the Academy of Achievement, that he did not wish to sell, but to write and bring awareness. (Nobel Prize for Peace). And bring awareness he did. Across the country as well as the world, Night has influenced the change in our curriculum throughout cities, counties, and states to learn more about the Holocaust. (Nobel Prize for Peace). Wiesel’s writing was further introduced to our schools which made him one of the most popular public figures. Others weren't too keen on Wiesel's change. One day in New York for example, Wiesel was attacked by a man against the thought of the Holocaust. (Gutman,”Elie Wiesel”) For now, our current generations will start to understand the concept of peace and pass the story of Night on to the

As he is still doing interviews and writing about his hardships, peace is still only an option. In an interview with Elie Wiesel explains the difference between people who have definite answers and those who only have questions. “Always question those who are certain of what they are saying. Always favor the person who is tolerant enough to understand that there are no absolute answers, but there are absolute questions.” -Elie Wiesel. (Nobel Prize for Peace) Wiesel wishes for the people of today to think about their actions now as to prevent another disaster in the future. Wiesel teaches many who read his stories to accept their own responsibilities and learn from their past mistakes. (Nobel Prize for Peace). For now he shows survivors of all disasters and wars that it is okay to speak out about their hurtful and scarring moments. Elie Wiesel may not be done creating a better world but he has done so much to do