In retrospect I must confess that I do not know, or no longer know, what I wanted to achieve with my words. I only know that without this testimony, my life as a writer-or my life, period-would not have become what it is: that of a witness who believes he has a moral obligation to try to prevent the enemy from enjoying one last victory by allowing his crimes to be erased from human memory.
In his reflections, Elie Wiesel shares his uncertainty regarding his initial intentions as a writer. He expresses that the essence of his role as a witness has transformed his life, emphasizing the responsibility he feels to bear testimony to the atrocities he has witnessed. This act of remembrance is crucial for him to ensure that the suffering and crimes committed are not forgotten or ignored.
Wiesel's commitment to chronicling these experiences stems from a moral imperative to confront evil and prevent the enemy from claiming a final victory in erasing history. Through his words, he seeks to honor the memories of those affected and to challenge future generations to remember and learn from these dark chapters in human history.
