In the beginning of the novel, Elie Wiesel's dedication towards God never wavered, as he is convinced that everything is a result of God’s work and should never be doubted. At home, “[Elie] continued to devote [himself] to [his] studies, Talmud by day and Kabbalah by night” (8), thinking of nothing else. Elie’s intense studies display his commitment to his religious activities. Also, Elie displays no signs of uncertainty or consideration to the reasons as to why he studies so diligently. When Elie and his family are forced by the Hungarian police to run, his first thoughts are “Oh God, Master of the Universe, in your infinite compassion, have mercy on [them]” (20). Elie’s thoughts reveal that he is convinced that all events, good or bad, are a result of God’s decisions. In addition, he also states that God has infinite compassion, which contradicts the physical labor he had to endure just moments before. Even in the worst-possible situation, Elie believes that “every encounter filled [them] with joy- yes, joy; Thank God! [He is] still alive” (35). In such a situation, his optimism completely disregards the earlier victimizing experiences, as he would never think pessimistically towards God. Wiesel lives his life convinced that any good event that occur is due to God and nothing else. Elie Wiesel’s experiences many victimizing harassment, but even so chooses to disregard it and place all of his faith in God. Throughout life during the Holocaust, Elie Wiesel begins to experience and perceive more and more occurrences that make him start to lose faith. When facing a situation where death is almost inevitable, Elie questions “the Almighty, the eternal and terrible Master of the Universe, [who] chose[s] to be silent. What was there to thank Him for?” (33). At this point, Elie only questions God, but it is enough to push him to start doubting God. Also, instead of thanking God as he usually does, Elie begins to rebe