Night By Elie Wiesel Conflict Analysis

Conflict is an inevitable part of life. Whether a story be fact or fiction, there is bound to be some form of conflict. There are four specific forms of conflict: man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, and man vs. self. Every form of conflict is seen in some way throughout Eliezer Wiesel’s memoir, “Night.” Eliezer Wiesel experienced conflicts with particular characters on separate occasions. On one occasion at Buna, a work camp where Eliezer and his father are placed, a man named Franek learned that Elie had avoided having his gold tooth removed. Franek decided that he wanted the gold tooth so that he may sell it once the war ends. Having the same plan for the future, Eliezer was reluctant to give it up. Franek then used Eliezer’s …show more content…
They were told the Jews would inhibit their ability to dominate other nations and must be eradicated. Unfortunately, many fell under that false teaching and assisted in creating the scar that will forever be seen in history. Man vs. Society is an obvious, but important conflict to discuss in “Night.” Had it not been for this society’s hatred of the Jews, perhaps there would be few, if any, conflicts in Eliezer Wiesel’s life. The final conflict seen numerous times in “Night” is Man vs. Self. The first internal conflict involves Eliezer having to cope with the loss of his family and friends. He also battles with his father’s weakness. Although he puts Elie at risk of selection multiple times, he refuses to abandon his father. Finally, he struggles throughout the novel over the existence of God. He wonders where God is and why he has left his chosen people. Although these conflicts do not harm him physically, they too do damage. We are shown many instances of conflict throughout “Night.” Whether they be Man vs. man, nature, society, or self, we locate some instance of conflict in almost every scene. This is one reason why this novel is so difficult and saddening to read, but also why it is so