That first night of camp is forever etched into Elie's mind. His entire narration seems like an account of one long, endless night: "So much had happened within such a few hours that I had lost all sense of time. ... It is evident that even from one night in the concentration camp Elie's life has already began being destroyed by his experiences: "Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, which has turned my life into one long night, seven times cursed and seven times sealed.... ... Several days pass and the prisoners forget about the selection. ... ...

• Word Count: 2227
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School