Read Night Pages 110-140 in the Night PDF
Respond to a quote or event that made you think while you were reading. This is a free response question. You may respond to anything that you read in about 3-5 sentences. Make sure to include your quote and page numbers in your response.
Listen to some music of the Holocaust and analyze the mood and tone of the music that you choose. Use specific details from the song to support your choices. (This should be 1 well-developed paragraph).
○ "Whoever We Heard Singing"
○ Dachau Song
i. Zipper sings Dachau Song
○ Jewish Folk Songs
One event that made me think while reading was when the prisoners were forced to march in the snow to another camp called Gleiwitz. Elie describes how they were running, freezing, and stumbling over each other. The quote that struck me was, "Comrades! Don't abandon me... In a short while, the ordeal will be over... think of tomorrow..." (Night, page 117). This quote made me realize the immense physical and emotional suffering that the prisoners were enduring, and also highlighted the sense of hopelessness and desperation they must have felt.
The song "Whoever We Heard Singing" has a haunting and mournful tone. The lyrics speak of loss, longing, and the desire for peace. The repetition of the phrase "whoever we heard singing no longer lives" emphasizes the devastating impact of the Holocaust. The melody is melancholic and slow, further enhancing the somber mood of the song. Similarly, the Dachau Song has a solemn tone. Despite its upbeat tempo, the lyrics convey the gruesome reality of the concentration camp. The lyrics, sung by Zipper, describe the prisoners' sufferings and the hope for liberation. The combination of the lyrics and the lively melody creates a powerful contrast, evoking a sense of resilience and hope amidst despair. Jewish Folk Songs, on the other hand, have a more uplifting and celebratory tone. These songs often tell stories of Jewish traditions, faith, and resilience. The melodies are lively, and the lyrics express hope and unity. Overall, the music of the Holocaust represents the range of emotions experienced by its victims, from profound sadness to resilience and hope.