1. NIGHT, CHS. 5-6 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
RECORD AS ENTRY #4.2 IN YOUR JOURNAL

2. QUESTION 1
How is the motif of eyes used by Wiesel to characterize the personalities of the people in the camps? How is the motif of eyes used to show the impact of life in the camps?

3. QUESTION 2
How do the small joys and kindnesses that Elie describes in the camps illustrate the theme of human dignity in the face of inhuman cruelty?

4. QUESTION 3
What comment does the behavior of fathers and sons in this portion of the book make on the theme of self- preservation versus family commitment?

5. QUESTION 4
Explain the transformation that has taken place in Elie’s faith since the beginning of the memoir. How do his thoughts and actions portray the theme of struggling to maintain faith?