Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, which has turned my life into one long night, seven times cursed and seven times sealed....Never shall I forget those moments which murdered my God and my soul and turned my dreams to dust. Never shall I forget these things, even if I am condemned to live as long as God Himself. Never.
In the book "Night," Elie Wiesel recalls his traumatic first night in a concentration camp, a night that marked the beginning of a profound transformation in his life. He describes it as a night filled with despair, where he felt as if his existence had turned into an endless darkness, symbolizing his loss of faith and identity. This night was pivotal, as it shattered his dreams and fundamentally altered his perception of God and his own soul.
Wiesel’s words convey a deep sense of anguish and hopelessness as he reflects on the moments that led to his spiritual devastation. He emphasizes the indelible impact of this experience, asserting that its memory will haunt him forever. Through his poignant recollections, he highlights the brutal reality of the Holocaust and the enduring scars it left on countless lives, making it clear that such atrocity cannot be forgotten.
