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Elie Wiesel's Character Analysis

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In Elie Wiesel’s Night, the protagonist’s quick thinking definitely helps him the most during his ordeal. Elie’s ability to think fast during both selections helps him stay alive. During his first selection in Auschwitz, Dr. Mengele, also known as the “Angel of Death”, asks him what his profession is. Elie rapidly tells Dr. Mengele that he’s a farmer instead of saying that he is a student. Otherwise, if he tells the doctor that he really is a student, the Nazis will kill him and separate him him from his father. Later on, in another selection, they make the Jews run to see if they are in good condition to continue working at the concentration camp. Elie quickly decides to run fast in the hope that Dr. Mengele, doesn’t get the opportunity to

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