First, I will discuss the struggle and eventual loss of religious faith by Elie in his battle to maintain humanity in this de-humanizing environment, and what ultimately enabled him to survive. ... Because of his old age, Elie's father is constantly struggling with the militant style of camp life. ... One day as he and his father are loading diesel engines into a train, one of the guards strikes out at his father.You lazy old devil?... I believe that Elie Wiesel wrote this book as a living testament, being one of the few survivors of the Holocaust. ...

• Word Count: 1339
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School