Night Quotes 5 & 6

"At last he said in a weary voice:  'I've got more faith in Hitler than in anyone else.  He's the only one who's kept his promises, all his promises, to the Jewish people."' (Wiesel 87).

This quote shows how hurt and destroyed they had become.  They were so hurt that this man only had faith for Hitler because Hitler was the only one they could rely on to keep his promise of getting rid of all the Jews.  It was so bad that the only person they knew that would stick to his word was Hitler.  They no longer had faith that their Lord or anyone else who would help them or keep their promises.  This was the man's breaking point because he isn't just making this thought clear to Elie, but he is also making it clear to himself.  Image how hard it would be to realize everything you once trusted, could not be trusted anymore.  Image that you say it to yourself and realize that was now what life had come to.  For the Jews, they couldn't rely on anyone.

"And in spite of myself, a prayer rose in my heart, to that God in whom I no longer believed," (Wiesel 97). 

This quote shows that no matter what, no one can break who you are and what you believe in.  Elie isn't as big of a believer in his Lord as he use to be but his faith isn't completely gone.  You can tell that his faith isn't completely gone by the way he still prays.  Even though this prayer isn't a big one, it's a prayer and it shows that no one can break who you are no matter how much they try.

Section 3 Quotes: Night

"Never shall I forget those flames which consumed my faith forever" (Wiesel 43).
The quote is explaining that what he had saw that day had made him loose faith.  He's saying that if there is a god that is great then why hasn't this god come to save us.  Why would someone so great, let so many people die?  The flames did not literally consume his faith.  I believe that this will foreshadow more questioning of his faith.

"I glanced at my father.  How he had changed!  His eyes had grown dim.  I would have liked to speak to him, but I did not know what to say" (Wiesel 46).
This quote explains how he sees his father.  This quote also shows a little bit on the relationship between the two.  He wanted to talk to his father about everything that had been happening but he was afraid.  He did not know how to put his feelings into words and he didn't know how to say it.  This quote helps us see that the father is a dynastic character.  This quote might foreshadow something to happen to the father to change their relationship even more.

Night Quote Section 1 & 2

"My throat was dry, the words choked in it, paralyzing my lips.  I could not say any more.  Then he understood. He got out of bed and with automatic movements began to get dressed." (Wiesel, 24)

Just by the way Ellie acted the man knew exactly what was happening.  That means that this was expected but everyone convinced themselves that this would not happen.  The man, in his own way was scared by the way he moved.  This quote also shows that for some in was unbelievable because of the way Ellie reacted.  He was frightened and what he was saying was unbelievable to even him.

Snapshot of Rome

 

     Rome is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to.  Rome is full of sweet people and it has tons of amazing places to see.  The air is cold and calm.  The people are always smiling and waving.  Saying that the buildings are not ornate is like saying that snow isn't cold.  Everywhere you turn you see something you don't usually do.  Their are so many landmarks and things to see.  When I slept in Rome it felt like I was sleeping on a cloud.  Every care of mine slipped away when I arrived in Rome.  Every meal I ate was the best I ever had.  Everything in Rome seemed ten times better then things in America.  

     The texture of every building was rough and rugged.  There was a restaurant everywhere you turned so you could always smell food.  When you didn't smell food the air had this clean smell to it.  Rome's buildings are old and have many details.  The food tasted wonderful.  They served bread with every meal and they had a lot of pasta.  Everywhere you turned your eyes were amazed.  The sounds of Rome are many different languages.  Everywhere you went someone knew English.  They also had performers on the street and they were singing.  Their voices were sweet and lovely.  Every little thing in Rome was beautiful.  The feel, sights, tastes, sounds, and smells were all beautiful.  Rome is my favorite place in the world.   

Dreams

     In Of Mice and Men George and Lennie had a specific dream.  George and Lennie wanted a piece of land and animals to take care of.  They want all sorts of animals that they can take care of and sell.  They want to be able to get crops for themselves.  Lennie really wants to be able to take care of rabbits.  Back in the time the story is based in, that dream wasn't realistic.  Now, that dream is a little more realistic.  It cost a lot of money to own land back then and it was a lot harder to make that money.  It's very important to have dreams.  Without dreams you can't hope and strive for something.  Without dreams you don't know who you are and who you want to be.  When people start doubting your dreams, you start doubting your dreams too.  If people are always negative then you become negative, that's why some people give up on their dreams.  Some people dream so hard that no matter what anyone says they still believe, but it's extremely hard to be the only one who believes in yourself.  If dreams go unfulfilled for a long time people start to give up on these dreams.  They start to forget about the dreams and they take the next best thing.  They do something that has to do with their dream or they pick something that will help them get by in life.  I believe that if you have a dream that is nearly impossible you have to try.  Being a famous singer or being president is your dream you have to at least try because if you don't your life will be filled with questions.  Your dreams are always possible, you just have to want it more then anything.  I, myself almost gave up on my dreams of being a singer and actress.  My parents never believed in my dreams and I almost gave up.  What kept me going for my dream was that singing and acting are what I do best.  I feel confident and special when I do those two things.  I love feeling confident and special.  I kept going because of how much I love that feeling.  I'm already planning a trip to California with one of my best friends in a year and a half from now.  Never let your dreams go, and never settle for second best.  You have one life and I believe you should live it. 

Who Likes My Hair?

     For every little girl, being pretty is a must.  When I was younger I always looked at myself and thought I was ugly.  I don't feel ugly now but back then I always felt ugly.  I wasn't the only one who thought I was ugly though.  Every day people would laugh at my hair and make fun of my hair.  Being laughed at, well it hurt a lot.  I use to use hairspray instead of gel in my hair. 
     Ever since I was young I had to have some type of product in my hair.  I had to have product in my hair because if I don't have gel or hairspray in it, my hair looks like a beast who will eat you.  With hairspray my hair was always hard and really, REALLY poofy.  If you put something in my hair, you weren't getting it back.  My hair and I were not friends and that was obvious.  Everyone made fun of my hair, everyone.  They would always ask why it was so hard, why it was so poofy. 
     Around my second year of middle school I started using gel instead of hairspray.  It made a huge difference and I started to love my hair.  Being picked on was not fun, but it made me who I am today.  I use to be able to be pushed around and laughed at.  I would do whatever people told me to do.  Being bullied helped me.  It sounds weird saying it helped me but it did.  I became stronger and happier.  No matter what you have to love who you are.  I know I love who I am and you can't change me.