Quote Analysis Section 3

Quote:
"We marched slowly on, as though following a hearse at our own funeral," (Wiesel 42).
Analysis:
The "We," in this quote is referring to Elie, his father, and all the others who followed. Elie thought that he was about to die. I think it was more intimidating for them to have to walk by the burning bodies before being abruptly ordered to change directions and head toward the barracks. I think Wiesel wanted to emphasize the added terror the guards put them through.

Quote:
"The cherished objects we had brought with us thus far were left behind in the train, and with them, at last, our illusions,"(Wiesel 38).
Analysis:
The one bag that was supposedly allowed had to be left on the train. Wiesel wanted to have you realize though that more than just bags and other belongings that were left on the train. All of his memories of his old neighborhood and everything that he knew and loved had been left behind.