FROM NIGHT TO DAWN: UNVEILING THE DEPTHS OF DEPRESSION PRESENTED BY ELIE WIESEL

Authors

  • Shohista Muxamedova Umidjon qizi

Keywords:

Holocaust, depression, loss, survivors, self-guiltiness, internal struggle, past.

Abstract

The article that delves into the exploration and portrayal of depression in the works of renowned author Elie Wiesel, specifically focusing on his work Dawn.

              It delves into an analysis of novel examining the haunting portrayal of depression through the eyes of the protagonist. Moreover, it explores how the author artfully conveys the depths of despair, hopelessness, and psychological anguish experienced by both himself and fellow prisoners during their time in concentration camps. The article touches the themes of loss, existential crisis, survivor's guilt, and the erosion of faith as a result of the Holocaust. It examines how Wiesel's vivid and evocative prose captures the emotional turmoil and mental anguish endured by individuals trapped in the horrors of the Holocaust.

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Published

2023-05-01