In "Night," Elie Wiesel reflects on the profound transformation experienced by individuals suffering in the concentration camps during the Holocaust. He illustrates how they once perceived themselves as the masters of the world, fully in control of their destinies. However, the brutal realities of their imprisonment led them to forget fundamental aspects of humanity, such as death, fatigue, and basic needs, as they were dehumanized, reduced to mere numbers in a tragic system of oppression.

The quote encapsulates the struggle for survival amidst unimaginable suffering. Despite facing extreme cold, hunger, and constant threats to their lives, the prisoners displayed an extraordinary resilience. They became disconnected from their humanity, existing in a state that surpassed the physical challenges, embodying a spirit of endurance and defiance even while condemned to a fate beyond their control. Wiesel's words poignantly convey the loss of identity and the fight against despair in the face of overwhelming adversity.