The Halocaust, a horrible time for the world. Just as any war is. War is the single
most destructive thing our world has. It can take the lives of millions of people in just a
few seconds.War however may seem bad from the perspective of many people, but it
is even worse from the perspective of a single person. A boy for instance, trapped
between two opposing forces. Elie for example has lived through this. A boy of only
15, how much he has suffered through. During the course of the book Night it is obvious
"For the first time, I felt revolt rise up in me. Why should I bless his name? The
Eternal, Lord of the Universe, the All-Poerful and terrible, was silent. what had I to thank
him for?" (31). This is Elie's first sign of losing faith. In his mind he wondered how a god,
so great and wonderful hasn't helped out his people, But rather let them see how cruel
people can be. Elie said this after he had witnessed babies sent to their doom in a pit of
fire. How could he not ask his god why he hasn't done anything. A boy of 15 years old
should not witness this, nor should anyone witness these acts of hatred.
"Never shall I forget those flames which consumed my faith forever." (32) From
that moment on, Elie had no reason to believe in God. The flames which Madame
Schachter had spoke about on the train. If only they realized it sooner. God, the most
important role in human civilization was going to let the slaughter of innocent people go
on in his world. Many people lost faith during this time. The sight of someone being
beaten infront of you, but knowing that if you help, it'll be even worse for you.
Never shall I forget that nocturnal silence which deprived me,
for all eternity, of the desire to live. Never shall I forget those
moments which murdered my god and my soul and
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