Night Extension Wksht

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Holocaust Extension Reading: Night, "Race" and "For the Living and the Dead"

1.            Elie Weisel wrote Night and, "For the Living and the Dead". Which of the following statements do you find to be true of each piece of writing?

a. Both pieces were intended to entertain readers.

b. While Night informed readers about his experience, "For the Living..." was intended to plead with the public to remember the Holocaust.

c. They are both written in first person, yet for different audiences.

d. "For the Living..." is a speech and Night is a novel.

e. They both intend to discuss the Holocaust's impact.

2.            In reading both, "Race" and "For the Living and the Dead," what similar messages do they both                 personify? (Choose 2).

a. The Holocaust should not be forgotten

b. Hatred is the source of much pain and suffering in the world

c. Hope will keep you alive

D. Don't give up

3.            Choose one of your answers from Part A that most resembles a theme statement and elaborate             on how each source implicates the theme. Use quotes you feel most powerfully personify the theme from both "Race" and "For the Living and the Dead".

4.            After reading the two sources, in your opinion, do you think the world has learned anything       from the Holocaust and its consequences? Explain using information from both "Race" and "For       the Living and the Dead".