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This compelling exploration delves into Elie Wiesel's profound connection to faith and God, illustrating his early devotion and the transformation of his beliefs during the Holocaust. Witness his harrowing experiences in concentration camps, the brutal loss of hope, and the enduring trauma that followed. Through poignant reflections, we confront the stark realities of camp life, the emotional aftermath of losing loved ones, and the struggle to find purpose in the midst of despair. Wiesel's story serves as a vital testimony to the atrocities faced by millions, emphasizing the importance of remembrance and understanding.
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By: Devante Downs, Gabby Atherley, Yosan Michael, and Chad Wyman Discovering Elie Wiesel
Before the Holocaust • “…at night I ran to the synagogue to weep over the destruction of the Temple.” • Shows us his depth of his belief in God & faith
Wanted to Learn • “Find me a master to guide me in the studies of the cabbala.” • Curious about his religion
Into the Holocaust • “Belt and shoes in hand, Ilet myself be dragged off to the barbers“ • Losing resistance
Life in the Camps • Chosen to live or die • Abused again and again
Camp Conditions • “… steaming hot soup had been left, half full… a feast for kings…” • Starved
All Hope is Gone • “We were all going to die here. All limits had been passed. No one had any strength left. And again the night would be long.”
Goodbye Faith • “Where is he? Here he is—He is hanging here on this gallows ….” • God is dead
Emotionless Beings Created by Holocaust • “After my father's death, nothing could touch me anymore” • Morale running low, Elie close to death • Nothing left
Life After the Camps • “From the depths of the mirror, a corpse gazed back at me. The look in his eyes…has never left me” • Revolves around purpose of writing
Through The Story • Elie characterized as Jewish child • Goes teenage years in Concentration camps • Loses faith in God • As other characters lose their strong holds in story they die. (Stein of Antwerp and Family) • Elie saved by Russians after Father died
The Purpose • Explains how horrible it was for victims and to show it really did happen • “[Wiesel] knew [he] had to testify about [his] past but did not know how to go about it.” • To “testify” to the readers