For us to be ignored by God was a harsher punishment than to be a victim of his anger. Man can live far from God—not outside God.”(3). He creates this analogy to compare indifference to the love of God, not only does he do this to show what it means to him, but it helps create a connection to the religious member of the audience. It helps the audience understand that indifference is a greater punishment than being beaten, tortured, and left to die. Moreover, Wiesel reverts back to the rhythmical parallel structure and repetition of the word “indifference” to help the audience understand Wiesel’s definition of indifference. “Indifference elicits no response? Indifference is not a response. Indifference is not a beginning; it is an end.’’ (3). He does this to enforce his definition upon the audience to help them understand the anger and hatred he has towards indifference. Wiesel uses these rhetorical strategies to lead to the climax of his speech where he ultimately bashes the American government and other
For us to be ignored by God was a harsher punishment than to be a victim of his anger. Man can live far from God—not outside God.”(3). He creates this analogy to compare indifference to the love of God, not only does he do this to show what it means to him, but it helps create a connection to the religious member of the audience. It helps the audience understand that indifference is a greater punishment than being beaten, tortured, and left to die. Moreover, Wiesel reverts back to the rhythmical parallel structure and repetition of the word “indifference” to help the audience understand Wiesel’s definition of indifference. “Indifference elicits no response? Indifference is not a response. Indifference is not a beginning; it is an end.’’ (3). He does this to enforce his definition upon the audience to help them understand the anger and hatred he has towards indifference. Wiesel uses these rhetorical strategies to lead to the climax of his speech where he ultimately bashes the American government and other