Summary 7/3/15 Pg. 1-11 The narrator, Eliezer,a boy living in Sighet, a town inside of Transylvania, he was only 12 years old.Elie was the only son in his jewish family of four that had strict morals to the Jewish traditions and laws. In the family there were his father, mother, and his three young sisters named Hilda, Bea, and Tzipora. Elie interest was in studying the Jewish oral law, Talmud, Kabbalah, and also Jewish mystical texts.
Important Quote: “He rarely displayed his feelings, not even within his family, and was more involved with the welfare of others than with that of his own kin.” By Elie’s Father
Question: “Why did Eliezer pray and why did he cry when he prayed” ?
7/4/15 Pg. 12-22 His tutor was Moshe the Beadle, he was an older …show more content…
7/6/15 Pg. 29-39
Where they arrive is a work camp where they all quickly selected according to their age and strength. During the selection Elie was separated by his mother and three sisters and would never see them again. Elie and his father both lie about age to avoid working area of the crematorium, the crematorium was a place where they would burn babies. The location where they were at is called Auschwitz, as they are walking they pass the burning pit of babies, when they finally arrive to where they will be working they go through a process of being disinfected with gasoline, would receive a tattoo that represented their number, and they were also dressed in prison clothing.
Important Quote: "Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, which has turned my life into one long night, seven times cursed and seven times sealed....Never shall I forget those moments which murdered my God and my soul and turned my dreams to dust. Never shall I forget these things, even if I am condemned to live as long as God Himself. Never."
Question: “When questioned by the S.S. Officer, why did Elie lie about his age and occupation” ?
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Important Quote: “He rarely displayed his feelings, not even within his family, and was more involved with the welfare of others than with that of his own kin.” By Elie’s Father
Question: “Why did Eliezer pray and why did he cry when he prayed” ?
7/4/15 Pg. 12-22 His tutor was Moshe the Beadle, he was an older …show more content…
7/6/15 Pg. 29-39
Where they arrive is a work camp where they all quickly selected according to their age and strength. During the selection Elie was separated by his mother and three sisters and would never see them again. Elie and his father both lie about age to avoid working area of the crematorium, the crematorium was a place where they would burn babies. The location where they were at is called Auschwitz, as they are walking they pass the burning pit of babies, when they finally arrive to where they will be working they go through a process of being disinfected with gasoline, would receive a tattoo that represented their number, and they were also dressed in prison clothing.
Important Quote: "Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, which has turned my life into one long night, seven times cursed and seven times sealed....Never shall I forget those moments which murdered my God and my soul and turned my dreams to dust. Never shall I forget these things, even if I am condemned to live as long as God Himself. Never."
Question: “When questioned by the S.S. Officer, why did Elie lie about his age and occupation” ?
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