Thesis Prong One

The CampsEllie arrived at Auschwitz at age 15His mother and sister, Tzipora, were immediately taken to gas chambersFrom Auschwitz, Elie was brought on a death march to BuchenwaldBuchenwald was liberated in 1945

Elie Wiesel has greatly changed the world based on his past experiences.

Hometown: Sighet, RomaniaSighet was turned into a ghetto when Elie was a boyThis ghetto was eventually liquidatedEllie was put in a cattle car and shipped off when he was only 15 years old

His FatherElie and his father were never separated during their time in the camps.However, in January of 1945, shortly after the death march to Buchenwald, Elie's father died of illness.

Elie Wiesel Elie's fatherat 15 years old

Elie's liberation from Buchenwald

The gate of Auschwitz

Link to Prong Two

During his time in the camp, Elie suffered a foot infection, which forced him to have surgery. Luckily, he survived.

Buna

Gleiwtiz

Gleiwtiz

Buna

Auschwitz

Auschwitz

Buna

Buchenwald

Buchenwald