Eliezer Metaphors

First, I chose this quotation because it helps establish Eliezer’s spiritual standings that will be represented throughout the book. To explain, this quotation is important because it allows Eliezer to find the answer to the original question that appeared earlier “Why do you pray?”. Throughout the book, Eliezer is angry and questions why God has placed him on this disagreeable path. In addition to having this quotation, it gives Eliezer the opportunity to find the answers to his questions within his soul until it is his time to meet God and find out all of the true answers. Although, there are many symbols in this book, this is one of the most significant symbols. To explain, I see the orchard of mystical truth as Heaven. In the same way, …show more content…
Also, when stated that “murdered my God and my soul and turned my dreams to dust”, this is an example of hyperbole. To explain, this is an exaggeration by the speaker, and it is not possible to murder a soul. Now, there has been another tone change, it has gone from angry to remorse. Also, remorse is not only a tone change, it has a large impact on the text. To explain, remorse is allowing Eliezer begin to see the changes that are affecting him. In addition, the remorse is allowing Eliezer to see that he is beginning to accept the cruelties that are taking place. However, by saying that the remorse is “gnawing at him”, he is showing that he knows the camp actions are wrong and he wants change. Here, is one of the many different examples of irony represented throughout the course of the text. Although, it appears on the surface that only the placards represent death, deaths literal representation is different from the placards.To explain, death is represented by anything involving the camp, not just what is labeled by one of the placards. Therefore, the placards are not only placed in the camp to show mockery towards the prisoners but represent