His one word of advice to them was to
“let there be comradeship among (themselves)”; they should help one another, it was the only way to survive
. The young Pole’s words were the first “human words” Elie had heard since being deported and imprisoned. Under his leadership, the prisoners were treated “without brutality”.
What advice does the young Pole give the prisoners?
The young Pole in charge of Block 17 begins by encouraging the Jewish prisoners to not lose hope and tells them to “
muster your strength and keep your faith
.” He proceeds to instruct the Jewish prisoners to maintain their faith at all times because losing hope will lead to death.
What advice does Elie receive from the other prisoners?
In chapter 5 of Night, the advice given to Elie to pass the selection process is
to move his limbs to give himself some color, run rather than walk, not look at the SS, and not be afraid
.
What advice does the inmate give to Elie and his dad?
Upon their arrival to Auschwitz, one of the inmates gives Elie and his father some advice. What is this advice?
The inmate tells them to kill the SS officers. The inmate tells them to lie about their ages.
Why does Elie describe this advice as the first human words?
What is Wiesel referring to when he writes, “The first human words.” Wiesel is referring to the words
their new overseer said to them whenever they got to Auschwitz
. EH told them that they had avoided the worst part- the selection- and now had to keep faith and that they would survive this.
What are for Elie The first human words?
Wiesel says the young Polish man says
good night
and, “Those were the first human words” (41) he had heard since arriving at Auschwitz.
Why does Elie Thank God for mud?
Why does Elie thank God for mud?
He got new shoes, so the mud was concealing them so he wasn’t hit by the guards
, and didn’t yet have to give up his shoes. What choice does each man have at Auschwitz? They have the option to work or go to the crematorium.
What was Elie’s father’s last words?
At dawn on January 29, Elie wakes and discovers that another invalid occupies his father’s bunk. He assumes that his father has been taken to the crematory and recalls that his father’s final word was “
Eliezer
.” Too weary for tears, Elie realizes that death has liberated him from a doomed, irretrievable burden.
What keeps Stein motivated to survive Auschwitz Why does Elie lie to him?
Elie lies to Stein
about his family to brighten his spirit and offer him false hope
, which will motivate him to continue living.
Why does Elie Some years later ask a lady not to throw money to the poor?
Why does Elie, some years later, ask a lady not to throw money out to the poor?
Because the kids were hurting each other for the money, and it reminded him of his fellow prisoners doing so for food
.
What broke Mrs Schachter?
What had “broken” Mme. Schachter?
That she had been separated from her husband and children, all but one
.
Why does Elie run so fast when being examined by the SS doctors?
Why does Elie run very fast when he is examined by the SS doctors?
He wants to get out of the cold quickly. He is embarrassed because he is naked. He wants to catch up with his father
.
Why did Elie and his father lie to Dr Mengele?
Why did Elie and his father lie to Dr. Mengele?
They gave an older age and a younger age to avoid the furnace.
Why does Elie lie about 18?
They must say that they are eighteen and forty. He gestures towards the chimney of the crematorium to show them their fate if they are rejected as unfit for labor. This is why Elie lies and says that he is
eighteen years old when he is questioned by an SS officer
(the notorious Dr. Mengele, as he later discovers).
What is the Pole’s advice to the new inmates at Auschwitz?
His one word of advice to them was to
“let there be comradeship among (themselves)”
; they should help one another, it was the only way to survive. The young Pole’s words were the first “human words” Elie had heard since being deported and imprisoned. Under his leadership, the prisoners were treated “without brutality”.
What happens to Elie’s father when he continues to ask for water?
Elie tries to get his father to a doctor and give him food. What happens to Elie’s father when he continues to ask for water?
The other inmates get mad because of his groaning and his dysentery just gets worse due to the water
. … they didn’t feed them because they were going to die soon and it would be a waste of food.
