Elie Wiesel Dehumanization
Thesis/Your Opinion:
In the author’s point of view, the theme of dehumanization leads to the lack of individualism is conveyed through the use of similes, metaphors, and imagery.
Reasons That Support Your Opinion/Thesis
Point A (topic sentence):
Throughout the book, Elie uses metaphors to demonstrate the devastating theme of dehumanization.
Evidence (and page number):
“It was as though she was possessed by some evil spirit.” (25)
Explanation:
By using this metaphor of referring to the woman as having been “possessed by some evil spirit” (25) the author is able to show how the actions of the oppressors (Nazi Officers) impact the oppressed in a way that makes them become less in-touch with their reactions.
Evidence (and page number):
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Evidence (and page number):
“The barbed wire that encircled us like a wall” (11)
Explanation:
By relating the barbed wire to a wall, Elie shows how they were treated like animals in a cage and were not allowed to make their own decisions. When people are treated as if they are not human, it takes their individuality away.
Evidence (and page number):
“I was putting one foot in front of the other, like a machine.” (85)
Explanation:
By suggesting that the Jews were treated like robots, it shows how they were not thought of as humans. This shows how their distinctiveness was taken away.
Point C (topic sentence):
To be able to further emphasize how the actions of dehumanization leads to the absence of individualism, Elie included imagery.
Evidence (and page number):
"’Where He is? This is where—hanging here from this gallows…’ That night, the soup tasted of corpses.” (65)
Explanation:
By allowing the
Evidence (and page number):
“In the early dawn light, I tried to distinguish between the living and those who were no more. But there was barely a difference.” (98)
In the author’s point of view, the theme of dehumanization leads to the lack of individualism is conveyed through the use of similes, metaphors, and imagery.
Reasons That Support Your Opinion/Thesis
Point A (topic sentence):
Throughout the book, Elie uses metaphors to demonstrate the devastating theme of dehumanization.
Evidence (and page number):
“It was as though she was possessed by some evil spirit.” (25)
Explanation:
By using this metaphor of referring to the woman as having been “possessed by some evil spirit” (25) the author is able to show how the actions of the oppressors (Nazi Officers) impact the oppressed in a way that makes them become less in-touch with their reactions.
Evidence (and page number):
“If one of …show more content…
Evidence (and page number):
“The barbed wire that encircled us like a wall” (11)
Explanation:
By relating the barbed wire to a wall, Elie shows how they were treated like animals in a cage and were not allowed to make their own decisions. When people are treated as if they are not human, it takes their individuality away.
Evidence (and page number):
“I was putting one foot in front of the other, like a machine.” (85)
Explanation:
By suggesting that the Jews were treated like robots, it shows how they were not thought of as humans. This shows how their distinctiveness was taken away.
Point C (topic sentence):
To be able to further emphasize how the actions of dehumanization leads to the absence of individualism, Elie included imagery.
Evidence (and page number):
"’Where He is? This is where—hanging here from this gallows…’ That night, the soup tasted of corpses.” (65)
Explanation:
By allowing the
Evidence (and page number):
“In the early dawn light, I tried to distinguish between the living and those who were no more. But there was barely a difference.” (98)