To suffer, as defined in the dictionary, means to undergo or feel pain or great distress. Another way to say it is to sustain injury, disadvantage, or loss. And yet another way to define suffering is to say to endure or be afflicted with something temporary or chronically. If they were to ask Elie Wiesel what his definition of suffering was, he would have a lot to say and what he told them would be more horrible than their wildest dreams. It is hard to relate to something of the magnitude of Elie's suffering, without actually being there, but after reading his book I have a whole new understanding and sympathy for the Holocaust victims. Elie's story took place while he was a very young boy, approximately 14. His friend (town beggar) Moshe, had been somewhat helping with his studies until all the foreigners were forced to leave the town. Sneaking back in several weeks later Moshe told of the stories that he had witnessed. They were gruesome accounts of what the Nazi's were doing to innocent children. His stories were payed little attention, but soon the townspeople were being forced to leave and migrate towards ghettos. From there it was just waiting till they were moved by train to the concentration camp
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If you remember, the book of Job did not explain the mystery of suffering but explored the idea of faith in the midst of suffering. While reading this book I believed this man's testimony 100%. Before reading this book I had a somewhat skeptic view of what exactly had taken place during the war. Through bribery and friendships along the way he managed to stay close to his aging father. It was beyond my comprehension how something like this could have and did take place. Satan proposed that if he were to take away all of Job's values in life that he would indeed curse the name of God. Job had no idea all of this was being done to him but his friends seemed to think that it was because he had done something wrong and God was punishing him for it. Throughout Elie's horrific ordeal, he would always comment on the night. This book really makes you think about all the freedoms that I (WE) take for granted everyday. They were both malnourished but at Elie's young age he could hold out a little longer. It started out as a discussion between Satan and God on the loyalty of his servants. Not too long after his father's death the Allies moved in and Elie and the few remaining prisoners were liberated. It is time spent alone and it giving a chance to sort out your thoughts and be one with yourself. His father lack of health and old age was his downfall.
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