... . 28) Elie thinks he's dreaming. After pinching his face, in disbelief he utters, "How could it be possible for them to burn people, children, and for the world to keep silent? No, none of this could be true. It was a nightmare...." (Chapter 3, pg. 30). They begin to recite the Kaddish, the Jewish prayer for the dead. For the first time, Elie begins to feel a sense of revolt ... cold, unaffected and authoritative. He is a prototypical Nazi official. When Elie's turn comes, he runs as if his life depends on it and passes. Several days pass and the prisoners forget about the selection. But...

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