My faceless neighbor spoke up:"Don't be deluded. Hitler has made it clear that he will annihilate all Jews before the clock strikes twelve."I exploded:"What do you care what he said? Would you want us to consider him a prophet?His cold eyes stared at me. At last he said, wearily:"I have more faith in Hitler than in anyone else. He alone has kept his promises, all his promises, to the Jewish people.
In the passage from Elie Wiesel's book "Night," a tense conversation reveals a grim reality during the Holocaust. A neighbor expresses a harsh belief that Hitler, touted as a man of promises, will fulfill his vow to eradicate all Jews, which sparks a fierce reaction from the narrator. The narrator questions the value of taking Hitler's words seriously, highlighting a deep sense of disbelief and defiance against the dehumanizing propaganda that surrounds them.
The neighbor's cold acceptance of Hitler's intentions indicates a disturbing resignation, suggesting that he trusts Hitler to carry out his threats more than he trusts hope or humanity. This unsettling exchange encapsulates the tragic atmosphere of despair and betrayal felt by many during this dark period, illustrating how fear can lead individuals to cling to the words of a tyrant rather than believe in a future free of terror.