Remake of Night Symbolism by Kristi Montgomery https://padlet.com/kmontgomery13/i6b2i295fwkm Symbols are objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. Authors use symbols to add deeper meaning to text. For instance, Fire and Night are 2 important symbols from the novel, "Night." //DIRECTIONS: Identify ONE symbol and explain it's relevance. Make sure to include the quote with a page number and photo, like I did with the example. en-us 2019-11-13 03:12:01 UTC 2025-04-05 16:42:40 UTC hello@padlet.com Class period - Example: Night as a symbol - "It was cold. We got into our bunks. The last night in Buna. Once more, the last night. The last night at home, the last night in the ghetto, that last night in the cattle car, and, now, the last night in Buna. How much longer would our lives be lived from one 'last night' to the next? (Wiesel 83) kmontgomery13 https://padlet.com/kmontgomery13/i6b2i295fwkm/wish/410373378
The title of the novel symbolizes death, the death of innocence, childhood, faith, and millions of people. The narrative contains many last nights, the last night in Sighet, the last night in Buna, the last night with his father, the last night of innocence, etc. As Elie lies in his bunk on the prisoners last night in Buna, he reflects upon how many times he has had the feeling that it was his last night he would ever spend in a certain place.  In Elie's mind, it is only a matter of time before their real "last" night comes and everyone will die.]]> 2019-11-13 03:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kmontgomery13/i6b2i295fwkm/wish/410373378