Night By Elie Wiesel Research Paper

It is difficult moving forward when things go differently than planned. For some, most quit when they face some sort of difficulty, but many have to keep going no matter the situation. Although facing challenges can feel difficult and overwhelming, challenges can be fought over time. However, there may be challenges that are nearly impossible to win or overcome. For instance, in Night by Elie Wiesel, there is a struggle that no one can escape or run away from. Although every problem has a solution, Eliezer must have the mentality to keep going during hard times, no matter the situation. Moving through hard times may feel difficult for Eliezer, but it brings valuable life lessons moving forward. To add on, the life lessons Eliezer learns build up his character and shape his …show more content…
For example, as Eliezer watches his father get beaten he states to himself, “In fact I was thinking of how to get farther away so that I would not be hitting myself” realizing he should prioritize himself over others moving forward (52). This later shows how Eliezer’s perspective on others changes as he worries more about himself. To add on, this provides a valuable life lesson for Eliezer to not struggle for others and how taking care of himself is far more important than giving out help without anything in return. This is important as it shows how Eliezer can survive even if all hope feels lost as it changes his perspective and view moving forward and later on learns a similar life lesson. For example, another valuable life lesson Eliezer learns is when a workman throws a piece of bread when “Dozens of starving men fought each other to the death for a few crumbs” indicating that food is precious and is the key to surviving moving forward (95). This brings a very important life lesson as Eliezer soon realizes that food can change how others act and the value it brings to the

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