Set at the end of WW2, Elie Wiesel spent his early years in a small Jewish community in Eastern Hungary as one of four children. His instructor, Moshe the Beadle, is the first character introduced in Night whose lessons and values resonate throughout the book. Moshe’s words shape the conflict of Elie’s struggle for faith, which is one of the main themes within Night. Moshe returns from a near-death experience and warns everyone that Nazi aggressors will soon arrive and disturb the tranquility of their lives. Despite the multiple warnings about German intentions towards Jews, Elie’s family and others remain incognizant and fail to flee the country when they have a chance. Everything seems completely ordinary until Elie’s childhood is suddenly
