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Summary Of Night By Elie Wiesel

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Night is a memoir narrated by Eliezer, a young Jewish teenager. Eliezer recounts his life in Sighet, a small Transylvanian town, in 1941, four years prior to the end of World War II. As the protagonist of Night, Eliezer shares insights into his strong beliefs in his faith and his family. He desires to have a tutor who can guide him in his spiritual growth and deepen his devotion to God. Moishe the Beadle is the first person Eliezer mentions in his book. Moishe is the 13-year-old's, religious mentor. During the time when the Germans were segregating the Jews from others, Elie was fortunate as his family's residence was already located in the designated ghetto area. When Elie's family is separated, he gets to stay with his father. They go through

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