How does it contribute to our knowledge and interpretation of the Holocaust?
Who is Elie Wiesel? How old was he when Night took place? What does he describe as having happened to him and his family during World War II?
2. When did Wiesel write Night (why is that of importance to the historian?) Why do you think he wrote this book – who is the audience he is addressing in it? What else has he written?
3. In what ways did this book add to your knowledge of the Holocaust? Give specific examples.
4. What sort of things does Wiesel not tell the reader about the Holocaust that a historian might want to know? Why do you think these sorts of details are not included in this book? Do you think the book have been more or less effective with these sorts of details? Explain.
5. In conclusion, how important do you think this book is to historians? How does it contribute to our knowledge and interpretation of the Holocaust?
