Read this excerpt from Elie Wiesel’s Night and answer the question. He looked like the typical SS officer: a cruel, though not u
nintelligent, face, complete with monocle. He was holding a conductor’s baton and was surrounded by officers. The baton was moving constantly, sometimes to the right, sometimes to the left. Assess the characterization of Dr. Mengele using the author’s choice of adjectives. What is most likely the impression Wiesel is trying to create of Dr. Mengele? odd and an outsider important and callous ugly and stupid self-conscious and quiet
The character of Dr. Josef Mengele in Elie Wiesel's "Night" was one of great importance. He dictates who gets transferred to Auschwitz and who is sent to the gas chamber.
Dr. Mengele is infamous for his role and importance for his role in deciding the fate of many of the inmates of the concentration camps. He was even given the name "<em>Angel of Death</em>". Such is his importance, an angel for the government but death for the prisoners. Based on the excerpt provided, Weisel is trying to create the impression of Dr. Mengele as someone who is important and callous.
