The Jewish people of Sighet are forced into ghettos that are enclosed by barbed wire fences. Despite their imprisonment, they regard their situation in a positive light. Wiesel writes, “The ghetto was ruled by neither German nor Jew; it was ruled by delus

When the Germans arrive at Sighet, they seem nice and friendly, at least until Passover, when the persecution of the Jews begins in full force. Jews are not allowed to leave their homes, are forced to give up their valuables, and are required to wear the yellow star. Next, two ghettos are set up, and everyone is relocated. Once again, however, life returns to "normal," with the Jews setting up organizations and socializing happily. They thought they'd seen the worst... they lived in delusion.