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And then I explained to him how naïve we were, that the

world did know and remain silent. And that is why I swore
never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings
endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take
sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim.
Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.
Sometimes we must interfere. When human lives are
endangered, when human dignity is in jeopardy, national
borders and sensitivities become irrelevant. Wherever men
and women are persecuted because of their race, religion,
or political views, that place must at that moment
become the center of the universe.
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-Elie Wiesel, Nobel Prize acceptance speech, 1986
How does Wiesel feel about "silence" in this passage?

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Answer:

A, causes a suffering to continue

Step-by-step explanation:

"Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented."

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Answer:

A. That it causes suffering to continue

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