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Symbolism In Night By Elie Wiesel

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The second “kiss” from God Elie received was in the Rabbi’s words. When his life began to progressively become worse in the camps moments like the ones in the ghettos were not common; he began to become more despair. The book Night states, “He was the only rabbi whom nobody ever failed to address as "Rabbi" in Buna. He looked like one of those prophets of old, always in the midst of his people when they needed to be consoled. And, strangely, his words never provoked anyone. They did bring peace.”(page 90). Even though they were freezing in a shed the Rabbi’s words only brought the feeling of peace which is truly a kiss from God. A person so special in people's life can truly improve life without realizing it. The book Night states, “It was

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