For example, “that person in my class has the brand new Playstation. I wish my parents were that rich to buy me one.”
This is a free response question right? I would suggest maybe watching some videos about this guy because my brother had the same question (he's in k12) and the videos should really help. its ok if you didn't read the book. Elie Wiesel is a surviver of the horrible holocaust that took place wiping out millions of Jews. He's said himself in some interviews that he believes staying silent isnt the right thing to do. just watch a few vids about him and you should be about to easily answer this question. Hope I helped:)
It would be it is a primary subject in the story that helps understand the hidden motives of the main character.