Lying down was not an option, nor could we all sit down.
What is the author's purpose for writing, as
We decide to take turns sitting. There was little air. The
demonstrated by this passage?
lucky ones found themselves near
the window; they could
watch the blooming countryside. After two days travel,
thirst became intolerable, as did the heat. There was still
How does the author's viewpoint support
this
some food left. But we never ate enough to satisfy our
purpose?
hunger. Our principle was to economize, to save for
tomorrow. Tomorrow could be worse yet.
-Night,
Elie Wiesel