Night

Explain the symbolism and irony in the following statement:

"The shadows around me roused themselves as if from a deep sleep and left silently in every direction" Night ch1

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Elie finds out that the ghetto will be emptied and all the Jews are to be deported. It is this moment when the dark shadows of Elie's suspicions begin to manifest. Elie knew in his heart that the ghetto was only temporary and the Nazis had a far more sinister plan for them.