Night Section 4

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What is a Kommando in the context of concentration camps?

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A Kommando refers to a work unit or group of prisoners assigned to perform specific tasks in concentration camps.

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What emotional impact does the death of a young Pipel have on the prisoners?

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The prisoners feel disturbed and comment that the soup tastes like corpses, reflecting their grief and trauma.

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What was the reason for the Oberkapo's punishment?

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The Oberkapo was tortured and sent to Auschwitz because he had secret weapons in his bunk.

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Why does Franek beat Elie’s father instead of Elie to get Elie’s gold crown?

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Franek knows that Elie’s father is Elie’s weakness, and by hurting him, he can manipulate Elie.

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Who does Elie encounter years after liberation in Paris?

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Elie bumps into the French woman he worked alongside in Buna.

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What does the soup symbolize in the context of the prisoners' experiences?

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The soup symbolizes the loss of humanity and the pervasive despair among the prisoners.

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How does Eliezer's relationship with his father evolve throughout the narrative?

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Eliezer's relationship with his father becomes a source of strength and motivation, but also a burden as he struggles to protect him.

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What role does the concept of survival play in 'Night'?

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Survival is a central theme, highlighting the lengths to which individuals will go to stay alive amidst inhumane conditions.

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What does the term 'dehumanization' refer to in the context of the Holocaust?

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Dehumanization refers to the process of stripping individuals of their human qualities, often leading to their treatment as mere objects.

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How does the experience of the Holocaust affect Eliezer's faith?

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Eliezer's faith is profoundly shaken as he grapples with the suffering and injustice he witnesses.