In-Class Literary Response
Night and “The Perils of Indifference”
Directions: In a one page (minimum) essay, explain why Elie Wiesel believes that “when we speak of
this era of evil and darkness, so close and yet so distant, ‘responsibility’ is the key word” (xv). Your
essay must include a thesis statement in the introduction, a quote from the Preface of Night and a quote
from “The Perils of Indifference”.
Brainstorming
In the space below, write the definition of a thesis statement.
Thesis Statement:
Essay Outline
Note: Only your thesis statement and text references may be written in complete sentences.
Everything else must be bulleted points. We will confiscate your outline on Friday if you do not follow
these guidelines.
A. Introduction
a. Attention Getter:
b. Preview of Main Points:
c. Thesis Statement:
B. Body Paragraph #1:
a. Topic:
b. CD/Text Reference:
c. CM:
C. Body Paragraph #2:
a. Topic:
b. CD/Text Reference:
c. CM: