"Night" Chapter 3 Flashcard

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Why was the prisoner in charge of Elie’s block removed?

Back

He was too kind.

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How had Elie changed in a short time?

Back

He was no longer a child inside; he felt numb.

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What do the older Jews say they should do when they discover what awaits them?

Back

Rely on faith.

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What was the most terrible task Bela Katz had to do at the crematorium?

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He had to put his own father's body into the oven to burn.

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What happens when Eliezer's father asks to go to the bathroom?

Back

The head prisoner beats him.

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What does Eliezer's numbness symbolize in the context of his experiences?

Back

It represents the loss of innocence and the emotional detachment from the horrors around him.

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How does the theme of faith manifest in Chapter 3 of 'Night'?

Back

Characters express a reliance on faith as a means of coping with despair.

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What role does the concept of survival play in Eliezer's transformation?

Back

Survival becomes a primary focus, overshadowing previous values and beliefs.

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What does the removal of the kind prisoner indicate about the camp's environment?

Back

It highlights the brutal and dehumanizing nature of the concentration camp.

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How does Eliezer's relationship with his father evolve in Chapter 3?

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It becomes more strained as they both struggle for survival.