After he witnesses the first hanging. Ele notes that evening, the soup tasted better than ever." Later, after watching the young boy hang, he says, "that night, the soup tasted of corpses." What is being illustrated about his
connection to the soup through these two quotes?
Elie is concerned that the camp is altering the taste of the soup to try to manipulate their emotions.
The soup is the the focus of his life, and he refuses to give it up no matter what happens.
As the priority in his life, the soup has become a reflection of his experiences and emotions.
He is angry that he has to eat the soup even though he doesn't always want to.