Reflections on Elie Wiesel's Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech
Elie Wiesel's Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech raises thought-provoking questions about neutrality, solidarity, and freedom. Through powerful quotes, he emphasizes the importance of taking a stand against oppression and supporting victims to prevent atrocities. Wiesel's profound insights challenge us to reflect on our role in creating a better world for all.
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Acceptance Speech for the Nobel Peace Prize
Read Speech on Pages 223-225 & Answer the Following Questions in Complete Sentences : 1. Upon accepting the honor of the Nobel Peace Prize, what two emotions does Elie Wiesel have? 2. According to Wiesel, what is the biggest threat to freedom? 3. According to Wiesel, who really deserves the Nobel Prize?
Quote Reflection: Look at the quotes from the speech below and respond to the following questions in 4-5 sentences for each quotation. What does this quotation mean? Do you agree with the quote? Explain why. What larger idea is Wiesel trying to communicate to his audience? 1. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. (paragraph 8) 2. What all these victims need above all is to know that they are not alone; that we are not forgetting them, that when their voices are stifled we shall lend them ours, that while their freedom depends on ours, the quality of our freedom depends on theirs. (paragraph 12)
