The following questions relate to 47-65 of Night.
In the early pages of this section, Wiesel reveals several instances of dehumanization and exploitation. Describe the tone with which Wiesel addresses these, and make an inference on why he has these feelings towards them.
Find and examine examples of Elie internalizing his own dehumanization.
Elie experiences multiple tortures in this section, but he only describes them for a few sentences. Explain the author's choice here.
Explain Elie's reaction to the final scene of this section at the gallows. What is he implying and how does it relate to the purpose of this novel?
*Using independent research, compare the officers in this concentration camp with prison guards in current U.S. prisons, focusing on amount of training, relationships with prisoners, and likelihood of punishment for abuse of their power.*