At the beginning of the book Elie Wiesel tells the story of Moishe the Beadle Why do you think none of the people in the village including Wiesel believe Moishe when he returned?

Answer 1

Moishe was not believed because he was viewed as an outsider and a loner; perhaps even mentally unstable prior to his departure and had no credibility. So when he returned with horrible accounts of what he witnessed, he was dismissed as crazy. I also think that the villagers chose not to believe him because knowledge calls for action. Once we are made aware of injustice, it becomes our responsibility to take action to right the wrong. If they were not ready for this responsibility, it was simply easier to deny it and do nothing.

Answer 2

The villagers, including Wiesel, did not believe Moishe because his account of the atrocities he witnessed during his deportation seemed too horrific and unbelievable to be true. Additionally, many people may have been in denial or unable to comprehend the extent of the cruelty happening around them. This disbelief also served as a defense mechanism to protect themselves from the harsh reality that was unfolding.

Answer 3

Because they thought he was crazy and they thought that Adolf Hitler was a nice guy