Wiesel's Views On Indifference

Equally important, Wiesel’s form of parallel structure and comparisons to deliver a well-balance phrase that pleases the audience so they can comprehend the concept of indifference in a different perspective. Furthermore, Wiesel declares his questioning towards the audience about the definition of indifference as well as adding several contradicting comparisons of how indifference initially affects society, “What is indifference? Etymologically, the word means "no difference." A strange and unnatural state in which the lines blur between light and darkness, dusk and dawn, crime and punishment, cruelty and compassion, good and evil” (2) In this case, this quote states how indifference can be viewed in society. Therefore, Wiesel arranges his
You denounce it. You disarm it,” by repeating the first word to each sentence helps demonstrate the idea that indifference cannot operate by itself; only a person's authority can let the consequences of indifference influence humanity. At this point, Wiesel’s critical tone focuses on playing with the audience’s emotion to allow other who are have not yet grasp the reaction indifference towards humanity. Nevertheless, indifference has been repeated multiple times as he uses this technique to conclude that indifference gives no effect, “Indifference elicits no response. Indifference is not a response. Indifference is not a beginning; it is an end. And, therefore, indifference is always the friend of the enemy… Indifference, then, is not only a sin, it is a punishment.” This is another key point to help wrap up the perception of Indifference. The section is developed around the topic of indifference. Wiesel’s comparisons and choice of structure help support his claim of how much destruction indifference can cause, provides different perspectives for those in front of him and increase the intensity of his tone as he approaches the climax of the