What did elie do when the gypsy struck his father and why what was his father's response?

Answer 1

Elie has internalized the rules of the camp, the first of which is, do not attract attention to yourself. This incident occurs after brief orientation to life at Auschwitz, where an SS officer has explained that they each have a choice, Work or the chimney! In such a place, where brutality is the only constant, Elie learns quickly that any attachment, even to his father, can make himself a target. He is ashamed, but also filled with a burning rage: I shall never forgive them for this.

Answer 2

Ele's father was struck for asking wher te oilets wher.

Answer 3

When the gypsy struck Elie's father, Elie did not react immediately due to fear of being beaten himself. However, he later felt immense guilt for not defending his father. His father's response was to simply accept the beating without retaliating, showing his resilience and selflessness in the face of brutality.

Answer 4

Elie did not react when the gypsy struck his father because he was too afraid of the consequences for himself. His father's response was to clench his fists but eventually accepted the abuse without protest in order to protect his son.

Answer 5

Elie did absolutely not a thing when the Gypsy struck his father, it was for the fear of himself getting hit, and Elie's father did nothing, he didn't stand up for himself.