As his father sleeps, Wiesel watches over the older man, making sure he’s safe and breathing. At one point, the elder Wiesel “awoke with a start. He sat up, bewildered, stunned, like an orphan.” What’s significant about this particular simile choice?

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As his father sleeps, Wiesel watches over the older man, making sure he’s safe and breathing. At one point, the elder Wiesel “awoke with a start. He sat up, bewildered, stunned, like an orphan.” What’s significant about this particular simile choice?

Answer is in Chapter 6.

Asked by Clara J #638315 on 4/15/2017 9:12 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/15/2017 9:36 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 4/15/2017 9:36 PM

The "orphan" is something Elie has thought about. At times Elie even wished his father dead. Elie could barely keep himself alive let alone worrying about a sick old man who does not always have the will to live.

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