In the first section of Night by Elie Wiesel that we had to read, I was greatly disturbed by the horror that went on. I can’t believe the types of abuse those people were going through. They were living a normal life as happy as possible, but then suddenly everything was flipped around. As I was reading, I kept thinking about how awful all of the things going on there were. Then I remembered that this book is told from Elie Wiesel’s point of view; this all really happened! They were kicked out of their homes and could only bring one bag with them.His father says, “Each of us will be allowed to bring his personal belongings… Nothing else”(Wiesel 14). I don’t know how I would be able to pack up my entire life into one bag. I have so many things that I’m attached to in my room. There are so many memories from each of those objects and there is no way I would be able to pick only a few of those to bring with me. And then when they got off of the cattle carts to their final destination, they had to leave everything behind. They went from having at least one bag to absolutely nothing. If nothing else, I would feel so empty and broken. You know nothing good can come from an event like that.
Besides all of the tragedy going on, I am really interested in the book. I feel like it started slow and was hard for me to really get into it, but now that it had picked up its really good. Hearing the sorrows and problems they face and go through is like sitting there reading a horror story. They are so addicting to read because you want to keep going to see what happens next, even though you want to look away, you can’t.
I think the thing that affected me most was when he says, “A truck drew close and unloaded its hold: small children. Babies! Yes, I did see this, with my own eyes… children thrown into the flames” (32). How do you feel when you read this? The worst part is, to me, is to think, that could be kids that were just running around their town. Who has the right to kill children so small? They are innocent. They haven’t even had a chance to do wrong yet! I just feel so bad for those parents. It’s almost disturbing to think about that quote. I don’t want to picture it, but when I read something, I automatically picture it.
I couldn't imagine living a "normal" life, then in one day be completely under the control of others. Living under your parents' control is hard but nothing compared to this horrific event. These officers were cruel and had no feelings or concerns towards these people. Also, I can't imagine packing my life into one bag either. Having one day to pack your life up; they had no idea where they were going or what they would need. That would be so hard to understand. This novel isn't like a horror story, it's much worse because it's true.
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