Question

11 essay 25 points
elie describes the arrival of the american planes that are bombing the buna factory:
\theyre bombing the buna factory,\ someone shouted.
i arduously thought of my father, who was at work. but i was glad nevertheless. to watch that factory go up in flames - what revenge! what
military defeats on the various fronts, we were not sure if they were credible. but today, this was real!
we were not afraid. and yet, if a bomb had fallen on the blocks, it would have claimed hundreds of inmates lives. but we no longer feared
death. every bomb that hit filled us with joy, gave us renewed confidence.
the raid lasted more than one hour. if only it could have gone on for ten times ten hours... then, once more, there was silence. the last sou
the wind and there we were, in our cemetery. on the horizon we saw a long trail of black smoke. the sirens began to wail again. the end
what are 2 - 3 of the emotions that elie feeling about the bombings, and why do you think he was experiencing these feelings?
explain your answer using the a.c.e format and at least five sentences. (answer, cite, explain)
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12pt paragraph b i u a t²

Explanation:

Elie’s emotions include anxiety, joy, and renewed confidence. Anxiety arises from concern for his father at the Buna factory. Joy stems from seeing the factory (a symbol of oppression) burn, representing revenge. Renewed confidence comes from the raids feeling "real," contrasting with uncertain earlier military reports.

Answer:

Anxiety: Elie worries about his father at the Buna factory during the bombing. Joy: He feels satisfaction watching the factory (a site of suffering) burn, seeing it as revenge. Renewed confidence: The raids are tangible proof of resistance, unlike previous uncertain military reports.

Using A.C.E. format:

1. Answer: Elie feels anxiety for his father.

Cite: "I anxiously thought of my father, who was at work."
Explain: His father’s presence at the targeted factory triggers fear for his safety.

1. Answer: Elie feels joy at the bombing.

Cite: "Every bomb that hit filled us with joy, gave us renewed confidence."
Explain: The factory symbolizes Nazi oppression, so its destruction feels like revenge for their suffering.

1. Answer: Elie gains renewed confidence.

Cite: "But today, this was real!"
Explain: Unlike vague earlier military reports, the visible raids confirm resistance, restoring hope.

These emotions reflect his conflicting desires for his father’s safety and liberation from oppression.