Night
Author of Night
Who is Elie Wiesel?
Author of The Miracle Worker
Author of Red-Scarf Girl
Who is Ji-li Jiang?
Out of the three books, the theme of having faith and losing faith in God is most prominent in this one.
What is Night?
This book explores the consequences of unchecked powers that seek to marginalize and destroy a targeted minority.
What is Red-Scarf Girl?
Two main characters in Night
Who are Elie Wiesel and his father?
Two main characters in The Miracle Worker
Who are Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan?
Two main characters in the Red Scarf Girl
Who are Ji-li Jiang and An Yi?
Silence is a theme that runs in these two novels that we read.
What is Night and The Miracle Worker?
This book pits the idea of tough love over pity in its approach to human transformation.
What is The Miracle Worker?
Approximate decade when Night took place
What is 1940s?
Approximate decade when The Miracle Worker took place
What is the 1880s?
Approximate decade when Red-Scarf Girl took place
What is the 1960s?
What is brainwashing?
Human dignity can only be found when one listens to one's conscience instead of being overcome by evil. This book commemorates the triumph of the human spirit.
What is Night?
Country where Night took place
Where is Poland?
State where The Miracle Worker took place
What is Alabama?
Where is Shanghai?
Identity is an important theme in each of the books, but this book uses a symbol to represent the protagonist's self-awareness.
What is The Miracle Worker?
It's easy to get lost in the crowd when one does not have a clear idea of one's own identity. Sometimes, the loudest voice does not reflect one's self-interest. This book explores what really matters in life.
What is Red-Scarf Girl?
Year when Elie Wiesel died.
What is 2016?
Year Helen Keller died
What is 1968?
Ji-li's age now (approximately)
What is 60s?
Two world leaders that directly affected the development of the plot in two of the three books we've read.
One's response to suffering and oppression depends on the strength of the will and the spirit. Courage is found when one is willing to face adversity instead of caving in. This book represents this truth.
What is Night?
What is The Miracle Worker?
What is Red-Scarf Girl?