Question

What did Elie Wiesel mean by this statement? Restate his points in your own words. "We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." —Elie Wiesel, Nobel Prize acceptance speech

Answer 1

Answer:

The statement given by Elie Wiesel meant that it is important to have clarity because not taking a firm stand where there is visible injustice often means standing by the side of the exploiter and helping him exploit more.

Explanation:

• Elie Wiesel had witnessed and survived the holocaust as a young boy and had had a great influence of the event on his mind.
• His writings spoke about discrimination against minorities around the world.
• His humanitarian approach towards writing made his ideas inclined towards human welfare and anti-bigotry.