During the novel dawn, it is clear to see the tactics Gad used on Elisha the moment he first sees him which is important because the way that Gad manages to persuade Elisha to join his movement affects the entire plot.
As Elisha first meets Gad, he tends to get brainwashed by the way he speaks as a messiah. As Gad says, “ From now on you will no longer be humiliated, persecuted, or even pitied.” (Wiesel, 18) This technique allows Elisha to at first feel as if he belongs, but also unknowingly realizing the cost of his actions. Also, the way Gad introduces himself at the beginning of the book provides another unique perspective on why he ended up joining Gad. As described in the book, Gad appeared to be mysterious, exclaiming how he knows everything about Elisha, and the personality he shows. Elisha describes Gad as “ His voice is such as to make a man tremble, for the message it brings is more powerful than either the bearer or the recipient.” (15) Furthering the idea of brainwash, the message that is brought from Gad effectively delivers to Elisha by the way Gad talks to him. …show more content…
Elisha, being jewish, wants the jewish people to become free and not afraid. As Elisha talks to Gad, he thinks to himself, “ This was the first story I had ever heard in which the Jews were not the ones to be afraid. Until this moment I had believed that the mission of the Jews was to represent the trembling of history rather than the wind which made it tremble.” (17) Elisha has always thought Jews would be walked on by other religions but realizes he has a voice to make a difference. Another event that possibly sparked Elisha to make the jews have freedom is recalling the events of the holocaust. During the book “Night”, Elisha has gone through great struggles of what the jewish people have been through. Overall, the jewish history is incredibly vital for him to join the
As Elisha first meets Gad, he tends to get brainwashed by the way he speaks as a messiah. As Gad says, “ From now on you will no longer be humiliated, persecuted, or even pitied.” (Wiesel, 18) This technique allows Elisha to at first feel as if he belongs, but also unknowingly realizing the cost of his actions. Also, the way Gad introduces himself at the beginning of the book provides another unique perspective on why he ended up joining Gad. As described in the book, Gad appeared to be mysterious, exclaiming how he knows everything about Elisha, and the personality he shows. Elisha describes Gad as “ His voice is such as to make a man tremble, for the message it brings is more powerful than either the bearer or the recipient.” (15) Furthering the idea of brainwash, the message that is brought from Gad effectively delivers to Elisha by the way Gad talks to him. …show more content…
Elisha, being jewish, wants the jewish people to become free and not afraid. As Elisha talks to Gad, he thinks to himself, “ This was the first story I had ever heard in which the Jews were not the ones to be afraid. Until this moment I had believed that the mission of the Jews was to represent the trembling of history rather than the wind which made it tremble.” (17) Elisha has always thought Jews would be walked on by other religions but realizes he has a voice to make a difference. Another event that possibly sparked Elisha to make the jews have freedom is recalling the events of the holocaust. During the book “Night”, Elisha has gone through great struggles of what the jewish people have been through. Overall, the jewish history is incredibly vital for him to join the