In Elie Wiesel's memoir, "Night," he recounts the harrowing experiences of his time in concentration camps during the Holocaust. The brutality and inhumanity he witnessed left a deep impact on his faith and worldview. His struggle to comprehend the suffering around him and the loss of faith is poignant, especially as he reflects on the flames that symbolize destruction and despair.
Wiesel's quote, "Never shall I forget those flames that consumed my faith forever," encapsulates the profound loss he experienced. The imagery of flames not only refers to physical destruction but also represents the annihilation of hope and belief in a higher power. Through his narrative, Wiesel conveys the lingering trauma that such experiences can inflict, emphasizing the emotional and spiritual scars of survival.