The ghetto was ruled by neither German nor Jew; it was ruled by delusion.
In "Night," Elie Wiesel reflects on the harrowing experiences faced by Jews during the Holocaust, highlighting the complexities of survival in the ghetto. It wasn't controlled by the oppressors or the oppressed but rather by a pervasive delusion that clouded reality. This delusion impacted the decisions and actions of those living in the ghetto, marking a period where hope and despair coexisted.
The struggle to maintain a sense of normalcy in an extraordinary situation led individuals to cling to false hopes, complicating their ability to confront the dire circumstances they were in. Wiesel’s portrayal emphasizes the psychological turmoil of the ghetto, where belief in a better future created a false sense of security amidst the tragic events unfolding around them.
