"Physically he was as awkward as a clown. He made people smile with his waiflike timidity. I loved his great, dreaming eyes; their gaze lost in the distance." (Wiesel, 13)
I think the Elie looks up to Moche the Beadle, and sees him almost as a holy character. Moche the Beadle is suggested to be a very humble, gentle man in this quote especially. The quote draws a parallel between the individual Moche the Beadle and the massive number of Jews. They are humble, gentle beings that saw, lived, and died throughout horrific events during the holocaust. Also, though not a very handsome man, he was down to earth and kind.
"'To live? I don't attach my importance to life any more. I'm alone. No, I wanted to come back, and to warn you.'" (Moche the Beadle, 17)
Moche the Beadle appears to define his down to earth yet somewhat sad demeanor after seeing the terrifying truth of the genocide of the holocaust. He cares about others and this quote is just one example of the kind, caring, loving human being who is Moche the Beadle, but still a parallel to all Jews in the way that they are the victim of this bullying. I think Moche the Beadle, especially in this quote, is very symbolic to the Jews.
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You annoy me when you right. Your so good at it. I didn't find many things wrong with your annalysis.
I couldn't find anything wrong with your analysis or citing. It is very good and very deeply thought out.
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