Secrets of the Night - Original Writing
The white mist glistened in the moons sparkly light and the tracks
rumbled as the old dark train sped nearer. As the rumbling became
louder the lights from the front of the train could be seen. The
blinding lights suddenly flashed past then there was a huge roar as it
rushed on through the tunnel and out the other side, then there was
total silence. There was not even a sign that the train had even been
past. The air was still for a long time with no sound apart from that
of an owl’s occasional hooting. But then a few minutes later there was
a sign of movement on the opposite side of the bank as somebody in a
black cloak scrambled up it. The bushes moved as they made their way
away from the track as fast as possible.
It wasn’t until a good hour later that Tom Duck stirred from his
hiding spot. All night he had been sitting there in the damp hoping
that he would get a glimpse of the mysterious person in black that the
village people knew so little yet talked so much about. But as in
their stories the mist came and he stood little chance of seeing the
figure but he remained there just in case it returned. As soon as it
was light enough he decided to make his way down the bank and inspect
the old and supposedly unused track. It took him a good fifteen
minutes to make his way down the steep sides trying not to slip but
when he reached the bottom he gave a great sigh of relief. He picked
his way along until he reached the tunnel mouth, being careful not to
trip on the uneven and uncared for sleepers that with many years of no
use were now rotting.
The tunnel mouth towered above him, its red brick looking like a huge
giant’s mouth with a bottomless hole in the middle. He stepped into
the dim light of the tunnel looking around him for any clues as he
The section in the novel night that painted a dark and angry picture of human nature is when the Jews were fleeing Buna and hundreds of them were packed in a roofless cattle car. The Jews were only provided with a blanket that soon became soaked by the snowfall. They spent days in the bitter cold temperatures and all they ate was snow. For these reasons, many suffered and died. When they stopped in German towns, the people stared at that cattle cars filled with soulless bodies. “They would stop and look at [the Jews] without surprise.” It was a regular occasion for the German people to see suffering Jews and not feel pity. The dark and angry picture of human nature was when a German worker “took a piece of bread out of his bag and threw it
In the memoir, Night, author Elie Wiesel portrays the dehumanization of individuals and its lasting result in a loss of faith in God. Throughout the Holocaust, Jews were doggedly treated with disrespect and inhumanity. As more cruelty was bestowed upon them, the lower their flame of hope and faith became as they began turning on each other and focused on self preservation over family and friends. The flame within them never completely died, but rather stayed kindling throughout the journey until finally it stood flickering and idle at the eventual halt of this seemingly never-ending nightmare. Elie depicts the perpetuation of violence that crops up with the Jews by teaching of the loss in belief of a higher power from devout to doubt they endure.
One of the main themes throughout the book is the title of the book “Night”. There are references from Eliezer about night during the book, which are full of symbolism. The word “night” is used repeatedly, and Eliezer recounts every dusk, night and dawn through the entire book. For instance, Night could be a metaphor for the Holocaust—submerge the family and thousands of Jewish families in the darkness and misery of the concentration camps.
Elie and Liesel live and survive during the time of World War II. Both characters face the harsh reality of the terrible period of time they are living in. The memoir, Night and the movie, “The Book Thief” share similarities and dissimilarities that make Elie and Liesel both stand out. Due to the loss of family, determination to live, and fear helps both of them survive the war, but depends on the different reactions, mistreated for different reasons, and hope.
time and what was going on at that moment. As it continues "A Sound of
Madame Schacter- Madame Schacter is a crazy woman is on the train with Elie to Birkenau. On the train she screams and says she sees flames burning. She is constantly beaten by other passengers just so she would be quiet.
At the beginning of 19th century, the form of anti-Semitism becomes more serious. Germanys seems to isolate and eliminate Jews. When the Nazi Party, led by Adolf Hitler, comes to power in Germany in 1933, it wants to set up the Perfect Nazi state. The Nazi wants to stamp out any opposition to their rule, so they set up a system of camps, for instance, concentration camps, death camps for holding people that they see as “undesirable”. Lots of those “undesirable” people are Jews. From 1933 to 1945, about six million Jews are murdered and it is called the Holocaust. The Holocaust is the greatest single case of mass murder in history and is difficult to ignore. After World War II, survivors of the Holocaust tell their stories directly or write down what happens in the Holocaust. One of the plenty writings is Night by Elie Wiesel who is Holocaust survivor and awarded the Noble Peace Price in 1986. This work is based on his experience with his father, Chlomo, in the Nazi Concentration camps at Auschwitz and Buchenwald between 1944 and 1945. Another effective book is Fugitive Pieces by Canadian poet Anne Michaels which is awarded Orange Prize and the Books in Canada First Novel Award. As a young boy during the Holocaust in Poland, Jakob Beer is seven-year old and his parents are murdered by Nazi soldiers and his sister, Bella, is abducted. Jakob flees and is rescued by a Greek geologist Athos Roussos. Athos hides Jakob successfully in Greek, then at the end of war, to Toronto. Both characters Elie and Jakob’ experiences reflect a truth which is no matter how harsh the situation is, one tends to overcome all obstacles to obtain a life of fulfillment. The courage can be gained from love, faith and intension of survival...
In the Chapter “A Night” from Hospital Sketches, Louisa May Alcott describes her typical night as a nurse during the Civil War. Though Alcott did serve as a nurse in the Civil War for a brief period of time “A Night” is a fictional story of what Alcott actually experienced. A major part of this chapter has to do with the fictitious wounded soldier named John. Although many readers may just see John as Alcott’s idea of a perfect man, I argue that John is more than what is described, Instead, John is an allegory for a higher power. John, given the state he is in, is unrealistically perfect and provides a light to many wounded in the darkness of war.
The faultiness theory can be seen that without order there will be no anarchy, without murderers who kill lacking penitence there will be no need for the ‘hero’ a protector for the people, the common man.
In the book, “The Night Trilogy” by Elie Wiesel, I believe Elie had a negative character. Elie and his family were sent to the concentration camp in Auschwitz. When he arrived he knew everything was about to change. He stayed with his father and was separated from his sisters and mother. He knew then that he was alone. He got angry when they told them that if they don’t listen they will be taken to the gas chamber and be burned alive. That was the beginning of his character change.
The Night Trilogy is made of three books written by Elie Wiesel. Each book highlights a time period in Wiesel’s life; the first being about his time during the holocaust as a Jew, the second about his time in a Jewish underground movement, the third about his time after the war and his struggle to live a normal life. The book I chose to read was the third book, Day. I discovered this book from viewing the list of suggested narratives to read. As I went through the list I read the descriptions under the books and The Night Trilogy was one of the books that really sparked my interest. I was intrigued in this series because it mentions how it is an autobiography of the author’s time in holocaust and the struggles he faces for the rest of his life
What would you do if you were removed from your home and taken to a strange new place? Night by Elie Wiesel is a true story about his life during World War II, where he learns how to have courage and never give up during his struggles. Night is a great autobiography to read because of its descriptive settings, fascinating characters, and true historical plot.
quiet until I felt my chair shaking. I saw the tea water moving and my
During this specific night, an army of mysterious, murky clouds seized control of divine sky, devouring the sun. Favored by the troops, the moon, displaying its glorious luminescence upon a shadowy city, wins a triumphant victory over the sun. A ferocious leader of the army activates the withdrawal then leads dedicated soldiers to west as if they are tracking down a wild dog. On the other hand, the city transmits its vivid and righteous illuminations back to the sky to let people in the “second floor” know that “era of tranquility” began. Imagine the astonishing night, rigid and bright buildings lie elegantly on the moonlight sky, bring lights gaze from the thousands of bulbs. It is beautiful, yet no one knows what beauty is upon them.