Symbolism in Night: Elie Wiesel's Use of Symbols
Delve into Elie Wiesel's memoir "Night" to uncover the power of symbolism. Discover how Wiesel's strategic use of symbols enhances the narrative, adding layers of meaning and emotion to his harrowing experiences during the Holocaust. Analyze key passages and themes to grasp the profound impact of symbols in conveying the horrors of the Holocaust.
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Quick Review Quick Review 1. What are the conditions of the cattle wagon? 2. How was Mrs. Schachter able to see the flames from the furnace beforehand? 3. What is tone? 4. What is the significance of the refrain in the poem, To the Little Polish Boy?
Symbolism, Symbolism, Connotation, & Connotation, & Denotation Denotation
Definitions Definitions Symbol: something concrete that stands for something abstract. Denotation: definition meaning of a word Connotation: What is often associated with a word.
Purpose Purpose Symbolism can be used to add meaning that goes beyond what is literally being said. Connotation of words can reveal an author s tone and mood. Connotation of a repeated image or word can also help reveal symbolism.
Example Example Dove: Peace Red: Passion, anger American Flag: Patriotism Four leaf clover: Good luck
How Can You Identity How Can You Identity Symbols in Literature? Symbols in Literature? Consider the theme (what the author is trying to convey) of the literary work. Are words or phrases repeated? Consider the connotations of words used in important passages. Think of the subjects explored in the story.
Turn to page 32 and re Turn to page 32 and re- -read one of the most famous passages written the most famous passages written by by Elie Elie Wiesel. read one of Wiesel. Let s Let s d discover why Wiesel titled his iscover why Wiesel titled his memoir memoir Night Night by looking closely by looking closely at his use of symbols. at his use of symbols.
Guiding Questions Guiding Questions 1 1 Sleep, loneliness, death, depression, evil, fear, darkness, dreams, nightmares, sadness, ghosts, mystery, suspicion, cold, anxiety, pain Connotation: What meanings, associations, or emotions do the word, Night suggest?
Guiding Questions Guiding Questions 2 2 The elderly being shot in cold blood Why did Elie witness and experience his first night in camp? He was separated from his mother and sister. He lied about his age to save his life. He saw children and adults being burned alive. He smelled burning flesh. He heard children and people screaming. He saw people being beat like animals.
Guiding Questions Guiding Questions 3 3 Elie s life after the Holocaust was most likely filled with pain, loneliness, nightmares, and a difficulty for him to enjoy joyful events as he often thought of all those who suffered at and died during the Holocaust. 1. Based on the connotation of night what does Elie mean when he says that his first night in camp has turned his life into one long night?
Guiding Questions Guiding Questions 4 4 1. What does Night symbolize for Elie? The absence of God
Guiding Questions Guiding Questions 5 5 The silence of God and the world as no one came to stop the Nazi or help the Holocaust prisoners. 1. What is the silence that Elie is referring to?
Response # 3 Response # 3 How does the connotation of night (nighttime) help to develop the symbolism of night (the absence of God)? Use our class discussion and examples from the text to explain this question in more detail.
