His initial warnings and the disbelief people displayed stand out in Eliezer's mind as a foreshadowing of things to come. Eliezer's father stands out in his memory, as well. Initially, Eliezer looks at his father as a leader of the Jewish community in Sighet. Once both are taken to Auschwitz, the rest of their family dies and both struggle to survive. As their time in the death camps increases, Eliezer's father stands out in his mind as he becomes weaker and Eliezer must act to protect both of them. Madame Schachter's vision of "fire" also stands out in Eliezer's memory. Her warnings to the other Jewish people in the railway car assume a prominent place in Eliezer's mind. Additionally, the way in which the other people in the car beat her to keep her silent is something else that stands out in Eliezer's mind.
