Night Review

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What date was Elie liberated from Buchenwald?

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April 1945

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How are Mrs. Schachter and Moishe different?

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Moishe experienced the real thing, Mrs. Schachter saw visions.

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What are the major themes in the novel?

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Faith, Identity, and Hatred.

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What literary device is exemplified by the inmate saying that Hitler is the only one he has any faith in?

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Irony.

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What word describes the Jews' false sense of security or unawareness of bad things to come?

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Complacency.

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Define 'Complacency' in the context of the novel.

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A false sense of security that leads to unawareness of impending danger.

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What does the character of Moishe represent in the story?

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The voice of experience and warning that goes unheeded.

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What is the significance of faith in the novel?

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It explores the struggle between belief and despair in the face of suffering.

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How does the theme of identity manifest in the characters?

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Characters grapple with their Jewish identity amidst persecution.

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What role does irony play in the narrative?

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It highlights the contrast between expectation and reality, often emphasizing tragedy.