Elie Wiesel on April 12, 1999, gave a speech titled “The Perils of Indifference”, in which he argues that indifference has caused our society to become mute of ones own opinions thus making them indifferent to societal problem, such as the ones Wiesel faced as a child. He supports his claim by first showing his gratitude towards President Clinton and his wife for the honoring of speaking for them that day. Suddenly there is a shift in tone as the author brings into account the definition of Indifference and how it is affecting society today. Through that he is able build his argument on how their indifference toward his situation as a child affected others. He then closes by urging the audience to change their ways for the future they want
