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The author keeps a mental catalog of things he "never shall forget". In an essay of at least 300 words, explore why Wiesel maintains these painful memories. Do you agree that he should keep them intact? What would be his loose by forgetting them? Give example from text. THE BOOK IS “NIGHT” BY ELIE WIESEL

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Answer: I’ll explain in the explanation.

Step-by-step explanation:


The author of Night, Elie Wiesel, keeps a mental catalog of his memories for a multitude of reasons. For starters, he doesn’t have much of a choice. The memories haunt him, for they are both tragic and horrific. Yet, he still tries not to block them out with the intent of remembering the indifference he faced. He wants the world to take this awful part of history and learn from it. Learn to not be indifferent. Learn to not treat others in such a way. Also, these moments marked a change in himself, a change in his beliefs, a change in his identity. Changes of which it does no good to forget.


I, personally, agree that he should keep these memories intact, despite how horrible the visuals must be. Although it may hurt to remember the past, it does no good to forget it. Therefore, I think it’s important he remembers them, as he can try to initiate change by describing such events to the general public.


By forgetting them, he would lose what he learned, what he felt, and the faces of those who died. All of these things are crucial to remember. (I would add more to this but im not sure what to say rn)


Evidence from text: “never shall I forget those moments that murdered my God and my soul and turned my dreams to ashes.” Page 34


Hope this helps! I don’t know how many words it is tho


good luck


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