https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9 In this space, consider your experience reading this book and answer these questions: What is your reaction to the text as a whole and the ending specifically? How did reading this book benefit you? Why should others read this book? en-us 2020-10-25 21:37:00 UTC 2025-11-17 04:30:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png claudiaegan https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874022912 I think the text is very educational from an emotional standpoint, and beneficial for those to educate themselves on the horrors of the Holocaust. Wiesel's use of literary devices also resonate with the reader and the feelings of rage, terror and numbness hit the reader hard. This, and many other survivors memoirs are treasures to keep and read so the memory of those lost and suffered are never forgotten. My reaction as a whole was pretty shocked. I've read and watched survivor's stories before about the Holocaust but something about the cremator and detailed recounts of babies burning has stuck with me. The ending was anticlimatic to me, although I wasn't expecting something exciting. There's little things the reader, including me, didn't realize like the last time he saw himself in a mirror and that last moment was a powerful ending. ]]> 2020-10-29 16:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874022912 https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874324530 My reaction to the text was one of fascination and horror for the crimes committed against the Jews during the Holocaust, and the suffering they were enforced to endure. I had to ponder a bit at the ending and take a minute to think about it, the ending was very bittersweet. Elie "won", he survived the camps unlike many others, but he wouldn't ever be able to return to his normal life, he would be forever scarred by the event. He had lost all his family, and he was alone now in the world that still wasn't very sympathetic to him and his people. Overall, the book benefited me and I believe others in showing the horrible history that occurred not even a century ago, and made it truly real for the pain and suffering the victims of the Holocaust had to endure. This history shouldn't be forgotten, and Night truly brought that history to life.]]> 2020-10-29 18:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874324530 https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874349914 My reaction to the text as a whole was very emotional and educational. The ending specifically led me to feel very elevated as Wiesel survived the camp. The experience throughout the book was very horrifying as I could not possible imagine going through what he did and make it out. The reading benefited me by showing me that even though some people may be going through the toughest thing they can imagine, there still is hope. If someone can survive what Wiesel went through there is always hope for us. Others should read this book because it provides a detailed expiation of what He went through and what kept him going. It also explained the camp he was in. To me the conclusion of the book is that there is no one more important than family. The only thing that Wiesel was able to continue was because of his dad. So I believe that if you have the support of your family you will be able to conquer anything!]]> 2020-10-29 18:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874349914 https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874437766 I enjoy reading other people's memoirs because, especially in Night, the author uses such descriptive language to describe his experiences. When reading Night, I felt as though I was the one experiencing what Wiesel witnessed. There were several instances that really spoke to me personally, one of which being Wiesel's identity crisis. Throughout the book, he is constantly questioning his religion, which at the time was the key factor that 'defined' him. I felt I could really empathize with him, in the sense that the one thing you happen to begin your life with (whether initially chosen by you or by someone else) becomes what defines you. My reaction to the ending specifically was really just that sense of completion you get after reading a good book. It was such a great way to end it since it was like the author was saying that he got out alive but looked/felt dead. The book benefitted me because I feel it inspired me to appreciate what I already have since it evidently can disappear in the blink of an eye. Others need to read this book, or at least educate themselves on the events of the Holocaust because as it was stated in the book, it was the indifference of others that ultimately lead to the most suffering for the Jews. People must become more aware in order to prevent future incidents like this one. ]]> 2020-10-29 18:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874437766 faithakutagawa https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874483732 I enjoyed reading the book. The writing style was very nice and I think the story was good. It was a bit intimidating to read about the topic of the Holocaust and the concentration camps. There were many moments where I was disturbed and terrified by what was being described in the book. The ending was bittersweet to say the least. Elie did survive the camps, but there's also the reality of what he and the others endured and the many lives that were lost along the way. The book benefitted me by revealing the true horrors of the Holocaust and helped me see what it would've been like through the eyes of someone who was actually there experiencing it. I think that reading this book is important because it educates you on what it was like to be in a concentration camps. Wiesel uses a lot of literary devices, such as imagery, to really hammer in the horrors of his experiences.]]> 2020-10-29 18:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874483732 https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874492798 I found the text very deep and eye opening. I think Wiesel did a great job of showing what being in the camps was like, and the ending showed how the camps affected many of the people the survived. Reading this book benefited me because it showed me how horrible the camps really were, which is something I had never given much thought to before. It was definitely very emotional and hard to read at times, but I think others should read it so they can better understand how cruel people can be, and how horrifying some people's lives are. We grew up in a safe place without experiencing anything like the Holocaust, so it's hard for us to understand how bad some people's situations are. ]]> 2020-10-29 18:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874492798 https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874492852 As finishing the I think it was very moving. After trying to care for his father the best he could, his time had come. Having to worry about himself and keep pushing forward. I think that this book taught me more facts about the holocaust let alone hear the people who survived stories. After reading the article I think it is only necessary for others to learn what happened in these camps and how we can help these people continue to move on with their lives. ]]> 2020-10-29 18:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874492852 https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874499121 The story was very good. As I was reading I found myself becoming more interested in what the next event would be like when reading the book. It fascinated me and scared me at parts too. The ending was very strong in the sense that when people are put under harsh conditions they can change a lot. The Holocaust is a very hard topic to read about and at first, I was a little unsure about what it but then when I started i became more interested. I really enjoyed the detail of emotion that was included in the story, through the eyes of the main character  and the development that happened. ]]> 2020-10-29 18:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874499121 summerwake https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874499468 This text opened my eyes to the horrors of what had gone on in the holocaust. I had read about in school, but never had I read about a personal account of what happened. Upon ending the book, I felt very emotional yet informed. There were some scenes that were very difficult to read, but I think that was included to make sure that something like this would never happen again. Knowing the horrors of he various concentration camps and travel between them helped me understand what these people went through. The ending made me feel so sorry for all the things all of these people had to endure. This book is eye opening and I think that others should read this book to be able to have a better understanding of this. If people are better educated, hopefully we can stop history from repeating itself.]]> 2020-10-29 18:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874499468 maialazor https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874518347 This memoir transformed my perception of the Holocaust from abstract to concrete. I often find it difficult to internalize information when it is presented to me in a factual context vs. learning about first-hand accounts of an event, hence, reading Night was very beneficial for me personally. I now feel as if I have a better understanding of the Holocaust now that I have read a first-hand, human reaction to it. Much of this text was very challenging to read. At times, I had difficulty internalizing Wiesel's experience because it seemed so horrific and outlandish my subconscious interpreted it as a fiction. The ending of the memoir lingered in my thoughts for some time after I finished reading Night. I think that others should read this book in the event that they, like me, need to be exposed to multiple perspectives of an event to internalize it. Understanding the Holocaust outside of factual knowledge is crucial to empathizing with those who experienced it and those who continue to be impacted by it today. ]]> 2020-10-29 18:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874518347 janinereyes https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874529370 This memoir helped me understand what this situation was like for every Jew that had to endure this and it is honestly very real in the sense of how the world truly is. The ending to me was a very bitter-sweet moment because of how he had been free however, it was bitter because of all he had lost. Reading this book really opened my eyes and helped me understand the emotion and the cruelty that occurred throughout the Holocaust. Others should read this book to understand the history and the stories of the people that lived through it because it truly helps you understand the past and ensures that one will try to prevent something as horrible as this from occurring again or continuing.]]> 2020-10-29 18:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874529370 https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874541253 The stories that were told and the book as a whole was horrific. The incredible writing of Wiesel painted a picture that will never be erased from my mind. I begin to think about how his experience was just one of millions, just thinking of this one book multiplying into those other millions of people make me sick to my stomach. Which is good. It should make one sick to their stomach. It is important for other and myself to remember and read these stories, because if not we will repeat the mistakes of our ancestors. If we forget, those six million souls and beings will have suffered for nothing, for no change, for no recognition, which is the worst of all endings because then, all hope is lost for history not to repeat itself. ]]> 2020-10-29 18:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874541253 https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874564045 The narrative was very interesting and it taught me a lot about how the holocaust really was. The ending was expected though almost everything else was very surprising. I learned much more about the holocaust and how hard it was to protect one's loved ones. There were many emotional hardships for Elie that brought deeper meaning to the book and the readers experience. Others should read this book because it is very informative about the holocausts from one of the Victims point of view. ]]> 2020-10-29 19:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874564045 lynnmurakami https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874630502 This book helped me see a different perspective of what happened at that time. It helped me look and think differently at things. Like many people, I did not know about the holocaust much. Now I know the importance of learning it., I did not know about the holocaust much. Now I know the importance of learning it. The ending was about the holocaust much. Now I know the importance of learning it. The ending was bitter sweet because of how Elie was able to be free. At the same time, it was very sad to see what it cost and what he lost during these events. Other people should read it because many people do not know much about the holocaust. People should not ignore or deny what happened in the past. This memoir gives the perspective of the victim which can be very educational to those who do not know what is like to experience the holocaust]]> 2020-10-29 19:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874630502 https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874647133 Personally, this memoir was eyeopening because it changed my perspective as it showed me that the Holocaust happened to individuals, not just a mass of strangers. This memoir changes the way the world conceives the Holocaust as it puts a face & name to the suffering experienced. This memoir benefited me because it gave an insight into a personal account of the atrocities unlike what I've learnt about the Holocaust before. The extreme, in depth text allowed me to truly understand the horrors, which I believe Wiesel incorporated so the audience can be informed & educated about the results of such a genocide. "If you don't know history, you are destined to repeat it". This quote explains why others should read Night in order to prevent such genocide from occurring again and in order to inspire people to stand up to fight against other atrocities occurring. ]]> 2020-10-29 19:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874647133 scarletthesse https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874657302 Honestly, just wow. What an incredible narrative. This book really helped me understand the true horrors of the holocaust. And for once, the story was not about Hitler, not about people being shot on the street, but about the inside of a concentration camp, what the prisoners went through on a daily basis, and I find that fascinating, and it's why I would recommend this book to others. Overall an incredible book.]]> 2020-10-29 19:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/874657302 https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/875450374 This memoir was very powerful and it was the first holocaust book that I have read that has a detailed account on how it was being in the camps. This book teaches the reader about the emotional toll of the holocaust, how bad indifference is, and how the bond between people can carry them a long way during hardships. I would reccomend this book to others because it is informative and a really entertaining book. Overall I really enjoyed reading this book because of how deep and emotional it got.

]]> 2020-10-30 02:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/875450374 https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/891810825 I thought this book was pretty good. It was very informative and helped me learn more about what the Holocaust was and what it was like to be there and experience it. It was nice to read this book from someones point of view who was actually there but sad that they had to go through the horror and torture it brought the jews. The ending of the book made me feel mix emotions because they were finally free but to get there, they had to loose people they loved. Others should read this book it they are interested in learning more about the Holocaust and want to know what it was like from someone's point of view who actually experienced it. ]]> 2020-11-04 20:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemaryquintero/9bvr1kj9ps0erav9/wish/891810825