1. Elie Wiesel
On that first night, Elie (p. 31) remembers that he had come "face to face with the Angel of Death." ... Wiesel reflects on having a cup of coffee in the morning, a plate of soup in the afternoon, and a "ration" of bread at night on a typical day at Auschwitz (p. 40). ... Wiesel writes of the deprivation of food most often. ... Out of sheer sympathy, Elie innaccurately assured the poor man of his wife and chidren's safety, stating that they had written his mother and where "in good health." ... Through Elie Wiesel's gritty depiction of the treatment towards Jews in his homeland ...
- Word Count: 3336
- Approx Pages: 13
- Grade Level: High School