"Night" is a profound memoir by Elie Wiesel that recounts his harrowing experiences as a Jewish teenager during the Holocaust. Wiesel details his life in Sighet, where he initially lived a normal existence until the Nazi invasion. The narrative reflects his gradual realization of the impending doom as his community is subjected to discrimination and violence. His family, along with other Jews, is forced into ghettos and eventually deported to Auschwitz, where the true horror of the concentration camps unfolds.
The book vividly portrays the atrocities faced by the prisoners, highlighting the brutal dehumanization enforced by the Nazis. Elie witnesses the death of his family members, friends, and countless others, which deepens his struggle with faith in God. As Elie confronts the harsh realities of survival, hunger, and despair, he illustrates the moral dilemmas and the loss of identity that come with extreme suffering.