Answer:
the Jews were constantly being beaten for one thing or another, but in this instance the specific reason is because Elie's father was dying. He is burning up with fever and is very ill. The "head of the block" tells Elie that nothing can be done for him and that he needs to look out for himself. Elie's father keeps asking for water. He is crying and begging for water. A guard tells him to shut up but he doesn't hear the guard. Again he begs for water, and the guard beats him. Elie hides and does not say anything for fear of being beaten himself. When he wakes on "January 29, 1945 his father is gone and another man is in his bunk."
Explanation:
Answer:
Ellen's father was beaten because he was Ill, had a fever, and would not stop begging for water.
