The theme might be hope. Despite all the atrocities he witnessed, Wiesel managed to hold on to some glimmer of hope. In this one story, he could explore how hope can exist even in the darkest of times, like a small candle in a vast, black void, and how it can keep a person going when all seems lost.
The main character could be himself. Since his life experiences, especially during the Holocaust, were so profound and unique. He could tell his own story of how he was taken from his normal life as a young boy and thrust into the nightmare of the camps, his relationships with his family in that context, and his journey to survival and beyond.
Definitely. Night is a profoundly autobiographical work. Wiesel shares his personal and harrowing journey through the horrors of the concentration camps, giving a brutally honest and true account of his survival.
Elie Wiesel wrote several novels throughout his career, but the exact number can vary depending on how one classifies his works. I'd say at least a dozen.
In 'Night', Wiesel also shows the importance of memory. By writing this book, he ensures that the atrocities of the Holocaust are not forgotten. He gives voice to the countless victims who perished. His account of the relationships between the prisoners, the small acts of kindness in the midst of such great evil, is also a significant part of the narrative. It shows that even in the darkest of times, humanity still had a glimmer of hope.
Definitely not fiction. 'Night' is a poignant autobiographical narrative that provides a raw and unfiltered look into the horrors of the Holocaust as witnessed and endured by Elie Wiesel himself.