... one and it can not be broken - or can it? The memoir Night written by Elie Wiesel shows that when deprived of basic necessities (such as food and shelter) even fathers and sons may turn against each other. When faced with the trauma of death by starvation a person's loyalty will falter. An example from the book is when ... the beast inside. Self-preservation and the drive to survive is the main instinct in every animal's life and almost overcomes Eliezer. Eliezer witnesses his father getting beaten by a gypsy guard and he says, "I did not move what has happened to me? My father had just ...

• Word Count: 486
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School