Elie was able to survive because he had his father right by his side the whole time. Most people in the concentration camp didn't have something to live for like Elie had his father everyday. Elie's father was very strong and being a positive father was definitely one really why Elie looked up to Chlomo. Elie's father was a very strong man and barely ever showed any side of weakness. Even when Chlomo knew he was dying Elie was very positive and talked his father out of thinking about something so terrible. Elie got those characteristics from his father. When Elie was in the hospital he was in an excruciating amount of pain, but all Elie wanted to do was go and see his father to be with him. All Elie wanted to do was be along side his father
