"Night Responses" for ch 4 & 5

Respond the following questions regarding "Night" chapters 4 and 5 by Thursday, October 6th.

1. What events lead to the two hangings Wiesel describes in chapter four? How does Wiesel feel about his evening meal after each hanging? What do his reactions suggest about how he is
changing?

2. In the camps, Wiesel must struggle to stay alive and to remain human. In your opinion,
how well does he succeed with his struggles?

3. There are several discussions about resistance by the prisoners. Why do you think there
was no large scale effort to resist?

4. In finishing the interview with Oprah, Wiesel says he doesn't carry hatred with him towards to the Nazis, yet we see him mention the word "hate" in "Night". How and why do think that he has moved away from hatred?

Introduction to "Night" chapters 1 and 2

Chapter 1: Respond to these questions with your own posting to my blog. Responses may range from 1-3 sentences and beyond if you feel like adding more detail. Avoid one word responses and be sure to read the responses of others in the class to gain more perspective. These responses need to be posted on Wednesday, the 28th by 1st block.

1. What is your reaction to Moché the Beadle? What do you think about his treatment by the
villagers after his return from Poland?

2. Describe Wiesel’s community at the beginning of the story. How does young Elie view
the world and his place in it?

3. What are some incidents that suggest or foreshadow the coming danger to the Sighet
Jews? Why doesn’t the community believe it is in danger?

Welcome!

Our Sophomore English class will be using this blog to track and complete assignments, follow our class schedule and much more! Everyone needs to become a follower of my blog in order to view the postings as well as receive information for the class. Stay tuned for more information and I'm looking forward to having a great year with all of you!

Ms. Coulson