Question

How did Wiesel use food to make a commentary on how the setting affected Elie/the Jews’ humanity?

(based on the book Night by Elie Wiesel)

Answer 1

Wiesel used food to comment on the hangings that took place in the camp to tell how they affected Elie/the Jews' humanity.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Chapter 4 of Night, Wiesel used food to comment on the two hangings in the concentration camp. The first hanging happened of a man who most probably stole food from the camp during the bombings. And, the second hanging took place of a young child, loved by everyone in the camp.

Wiesel describes these two hangings by commenting on the taste of the food those particular nights. After first hanging, the narrator describes that the food tasted better than ever. But the second hanging of a young boy left a lasting impression of horror and sadness on Elie and the Jews. They were horrified by the inhuman behavior of Germans.