Chapter 7, p. 98-103

Question

81. How does Elie’s story about the boat passengers in Paris after the war relate to the Holocaust story he is telling?

82. After witnessing a boy attack his own father for food, Elie says,” I was fifteen years old.” Why do you think he makes this statement?

Asked by Butterfly on 12/5/2013 7:40 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 12/5/2013 7:53 PM

Answered by Aslan on 12/5/2013 7:51 PM

I recall people are throwing food of the boat to animals was like when food was thrown at them in the camps.

Answered by Aslan on 12/5/2013 7:53 PM

I think he makes this statement because all innocence is now lost.