In fact, the protagonist ceases prayer and later refuses to take part in various religious practices. A person may claim that difficult experiences in life prove beneficial to one's faith in the long run. However, during those times faith may actually diminish and might even be permanently damaged. While Elie's faith does not completely die, he refrains from praising God and referencing him in any way. Furthermore, the main character displays a sort of defiance in his decision to withdraw from any expression of faith. Although the protagonist concludes that God does not deserve his recognition, Elie begins to feel lament for his disbelief. "As I swallowed my ration of soup, I turned that act into a symbol of rebellion, of protest against him... Deep inside me, I felt a great void opening" (Wiesel 69). As the remorse for abandoning God begins to sink in, Elie realizes that his Savior has a perfect plan for his life, and as a result his faith
In fact, the protagonist ceases prayer and later refuses to take part in various religious practices. A person may claim that difficult experiences in life prove beneficial to one's faith in the long run. However, during those times faith may actually diminish and might even be permanently damaged. While Elie's faith does not completely die, he refrains from praising God and referencing him in any way. Furthermore, the main character displays a sort of defiance in his decision to withdraw from any expression of faith. Although the protagonist concludes that God does not deserve his recognition, Elie begins to feel lament for his disbelief. "As I swallowed my ration of soup, I turned that act into a symbol of rebellion, of protest against him... Deep inside me, I felt a great void opening" (Wiesel 69). As the remorse for abandoning God begins to sink in, Elie realizes that his Savior has a perfect plan for his life, and as a result his faith