Night by Elie Wiesel ends with the liberation of the concentration camps by Allied forces. Eliezer, the protagonist, is one of the few survivors. After enduring unimaginable suffering, loss, and dehumanization, he is finally freed. However, the book concludes on a somber note. Eliezer looks at himself in the mirror and sees a corpse staring back at him. This powerful image symbolizes the profound impact the Holocaust has had on his soul and identity.
Despite his physical survival, Eliezer is left emotionally and spiritually scarred. The ending underscores the theme of the loss of innocence and the enduring trauma of the Holocaust. It leaves readers with a haunting reminder of the atrocities committed and the resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of such darkness.