Relationships In Night By Elie Wiesel

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One thing that I have always valued greatly is my family. The happiness, love and motivation that come from relationships I have with my family are extremely meaningful to me. The theme of family is a significant and poignant factor explored throughout the entirety of Elie Weisels novel ‘Night’. Weisel's powerful and gripping autobiographical recount of his personal experience during the holocaust, portrays the importance of family and the value strong relationships can hold in strenuous times. By focusing on a touching subject such as family, Elie Wiesel allows for readers to feel personal connection to the novel. I can relate to Wiesel's experiences in multiple occurrences throughout the book due to the strong connection he and I both have …show more content…

Wiesel's portrayal of his relationship with his sister in Night, displays the significance of family ties and the devastating impact of separation during times of hardship. Wiesel highlights the love and concern siblings can have for one another which is something I can relate to strongly. The loss of Eliezer's sister becomes another reminder of the human connections shattered by the Holocaust, and just how important having people to trust in difficult times is to a person's wellbeing. A time in my life where my views on family evolved, was the day my sister was born. The birth of a sibling is often a momentous and significant event in a person's life. For me personally, my sister's birth was a celebration of life and a time of great excitement and joy. In "Night," the celebration of life is a recurring theme that highlights the resilience of human spirit in times of suffering. Despite the …show more content…

Eliezer is devastated by his father's death and feels guilty for not being able to save him. His father's death represents the loss of a connection to his family and a part of his own identity. The death of Eliezer's father also highlights the dehumanizing effects of the concentration camps, where the bonds of family and community are destroyed. Whilst I cannot relate exactly to Elie, in the sense that he lost his father. I do empathize with Elie to a great extent in relation to the death of my grandpa. Losing my grandpa put a toll on my entire family as well as myself. The death of a loved member in the family can have an enormous effect on a person's hope and faith. The loss of Eliezer's father is a poignant reminder of the human consequences derived from the Holocaust and the importance of remembering those who were lost. Despite his grief, Eliezer's memories of his father continued to inspire him and give him the strength to carry on. Although losing my grandpa was a difficult experience for everyone close to me, like Eliezer, it inspired me to cherish my family to great extent and develop gratitude for the support I have received from my family throughout my entire life. Wiesel's novel reminds me of how crucial it is to honor your family even through times of hardship. This idea leads to another central theme explored in night, survival. The book explores the various ways that

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