Change Of Faith In Elie Wiesel's Night

Elie used to have hope and was curious about things, especially Jewish religious. After his first day in the concentration camp, he had changed deeply because of the flames and his life. At the first day in the concentration camp, he saw the ditches with flames, babies and adults are sending to there. It’s like a death camp and prison to him. He even want to suicide instead of staying in the camp. His soul seemed to be apart and engulfed by what he saw and experienced in the concentration camp. He became questioning of God. He was hopeless and disappointed at that time. Because of the transport, Elie had change a lot. He used to believe in God, and now he was doubtful to God, why didn’t stop this kind of thing. They were facing to death, but God just kept silent. He lies to the his relative because he don’t want to hurt his feeling. That’s because his sympathy. Moreover he cares more about his father. He lie to the SS officer about his age and occupation because he wants to stay with his father, the only relative around him. But when the Gypsy slapped his father, he didn’t even blink. He just stood there. He only thought if he would never forgive them instead of stoping them from slapping his father. It seems that he was no longer …show more content…
Before they were in the concentration camp, his father seemed more concerned about others. People in the Jewish community respect him so much. He gave advices to other’s private thing, but now even notice someone who stay with him at home for two weeks. His father used to be a closed person to Elie and their family. But now, he cares about Elie. When they were in the concentration camp, his father taught Elie not to draw attentions and told him to save rations for tomorrow. Also, the relationship between Elie and God had changed. Elie used to believe in God and wanted to learn things about Kabbalah, now he was doubtful and questioning. But he can not do anything to change this