Pillars Of Assessment By Cassandra Howery

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Compose two paragraphs. Each paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that addresses the prompt question. Use examples from the text to support your assertion in each paragraph, introducing each quote by explaining its source and how it supports your assertion, following the TIQA format. One paragraph should explain why Wiesel was silent for so long, and the other should explore why he breaks his silence and believes his experience should be shared.

Sample Paper For Above instruction

Elie Wiesel's prolonged silence about his Holocaust experiences can be understood through the lens of psychological trauma and the desire to protect others from the horrors he endured. After surviving Auschwitz, Wiesel faced immense emotional scars that made it difficult for him to speak publicly about his trauma. As he reflects in his memoir, Night, Wiesel describes his initial reaction to his experiences: “For a long time I kept silent” (Wiesel, p. 45). This silence was driven by a combination of shock and the need to shield his family and community from further pain, as he struggled to process the trauma internally. The quote demonstrates that Wiesel’s silence was rooted in the profound emotional impact of his experiences and a natural human response to overwhelming grief. His decision to remain silent was also influenced by the fear that recounting the atrocities might invoke more pain or disbelief, which is a common response among trauma survivors. Wiesel’s silence can thus be seen as a protective mechanism, a way to temporarily shield himself from the unbearable reality of his suffering before he felt ready to confront and share it.

Wiesel eventually broke his silence because he recognized that silence was not a solution but a barrier to justice and remembrance. As his understanding of the importance of bearing witness grew, he realized that sharing his story could serve as a warning and a reminder of the atrocities to prevent future genocides. Wiesel states, “What hurts me most is that the silence has begun to be broken” (Wiesel, p. 102), highlighting his awareness of the critical need to speak out. This awakening can be attributed to his conviction that silence allows hate and indifference to flourish, and that remembering is a moral obligation. By choosing to share his testimony, Wiesel emphasizes the importance of keeping the Holocaust alive in collective memory, confronting denial, and advocating for human rights. His break from silence signifies an evolution from personal suffering to a moral responsibility to educate others about the dangers of intolerance and cruelty. Therefore, Wiesel’s decision to come forward underscores the transformative power of sharing personal trauma for a greater purpose: promoting justice and preventing future atrocities.

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