Create a poem about a scene from Night. The speaker should be one of the characters from the book. (Kimel and Wiesel)
Projects must include three paragraphs of writing that explain how your work relates to Elie in Night.
Each paragraph must provide textual evidence to support your connection.
evidence from The Night PDF
In the deepest darkness of Auschwitz's night,
I stand here, a witness to the human plight.
Aching within my bones, my soul so frail,
Trying to comprehend this agonizing tale.
I am Elie, the protagonist of Night,
A young Jewish boy, robbed of his light.
My innocence, shattered by the Nazi reign,
I wander through the horrors with profound pain.
There, amidst the chaos, a scene unfolds,
Of a father and child, a story untold.
My father, so weak, his eyes filled with fear,
Yet, in his gaze, a love that's crystal clear.
I see him before me, weak and fragile,
As he whispers, "Keep going, don't let it break you,
Fight on, my son, hold onto your hope,
In this darkest of nights, never lose sight of the scope."
In this scene, I am reminded of the bond,
Between fathers and sons, so strong and profound.
As I hold onto my father's trembling hand,
I witness the strength that only love can command.
Textual evidence: "I sometimes forgot to take him into account. But he would burst into tears. 'I'm so hungry!' he'd cry. His eyes seemed to be looking at me, pleading" (Wiesel 1).
In this passage, Elie describes the desperation in his father's eyes, pleading for sustenance. This shows the deep love and concern Elie had for his father, even in the midst of their torment.
Textual evidence: "It was only after the march past that it all happened. He had received several blows to the head with an iron bar. I hadn't noticed. Then someone must have thought he was dead". (Wiesel 110).
In this passage, Elie recounts the tragic death of his father, who was brutally beaten during the march. This event further solidifies their bond, as Elie mourns the loss of his father and the connection they shared. The scene depicted in the poem serves as a reminder of the immense love Elie had for his father, and the impact his father's death had on him.
In Night, Elie Wiesel explores the theme of the enduring love between a father and son in the face of adversity. The scene in the poem embodies this theme, as Elie witnesses his father's suffering but also holds onto the love that unites them. Through various textual evidence, Elie's profound connection to his father is evident, even in the darkest moments. This connection serves as a source of strength and hope for Elie, as he navigates the horrors of the Holocaust.