In chapter 2, Wiesel used numerous similies to help the reader visualize the cattle car scene. In chapter 3 he limits that technique and, instead, provides one stark metaphor
Eliezer watches in horror as a truck full of children drives up to a giant, fiery ditch and the children are put into the flames. This is a strong metaphor of Hell.
In chapter 3, Elie states one stark metaphor and tells the reader that “a truck drew close and unloaded its hold: small children. Babies… were being thrown into the flames." This is a very strong metaphor comparing this experience to hell. Most people believe that Hell is the most awful place imaginable and Elie is conveying to us that this is exactly like Hell.
why is this an especially effective choice given the trials of wiesel and his people are facing?
