ch 1 questions and theme

PART 1:
As you read you will find that Death-- A theme which was used throughout the book. It was shown through the loss of loved ones.
In chapter 1, the topic of death seems to be reoccurring in the story.

Elie identifies the German soldiers by their steel helmets with the emblem, the death's head. It is the first impression Elie has of the German soldiers.
The Jews are not allowed to leave their houses for three days-on pain of death. The term, "on pain of death" is used several times in the narrative to emphasize the harsh reality of the German's threats.
As the Jews are forced to wear the yellow star, Elie's father replies, "'The yellow star? Oh well, what of it? You don't die of it....'" Elie responds, "Poor Father! Of what then did you die?" The yellow star symbolizes the mark of distinction that sends many Jews to their deaths. In retrospect, Wiesel feels that his father and the Jews of Sighet conceded to their deaths by submitting to every German decree. With each submission, they die a bit more.
As the ghettos are emptied by the deportation of the Jews, rooms that were once bustling with activity, lay open with the people's belongings still remaining. It is like an "open tomb" in that there is no longer any sign of life.

Read each of this examples that are taken from chapter 1, write, reflect on the author's theme of death. what do you think or feel? What is the tone,and mood the writer is setting?


Part 2:
QUESTIONS Need to be answered in complete sentences on your blog.

1. Who is Moche the beadle? Describe him.
2. Who is Elie and what is he like?
3. What evidence shows that he is very religious? What are his studies?
4. What is going on in the country at the time?
5. What were some signs showing that trouble was ahead?
6. List the things that happened after the leaders of Jewish community were arrested.
7. What were the Jews asked to do after father came home?
8. What could they bring with them?
9. Describe the mood of the community.
10. what did his mom keep repeating? Why?
11. Where were al the people sent to?
12. Where did Weisel’s family go?
13. How was the travel like? Comfortable 4 stars ?hotel? Describe in detail.
14. What was confusing so far in the story?