For example, as Eliezer watches his father get beaten he states to himself, “In fact I was thinking of how to get farther away so that I would not be hitting myself” realizing he should prioritize himself over others moving forward (52). This later shows how Eliezer’s perspective on others changes as he worries more about himself. To add on, this provides a valuable life lesson for Eliezer to not struggle for others and how taking care of himself is far more important than giving out help without anything in return. This is important as it shows how Eliezer can survive even if all hope feels lost as it changes his perspective and view moving forward and later on learns a similar life lesson. For example, another valuable life lesson Eliezer learns is when a workman throws a piece of bread when “Dozens of starving men fought each other to the death for a few crumbs” indicating that food is precious and is the key to surviving moving forward (95). This brings a very important life lesson as Eliezer soon realizes that food can change how others act and the value it brings to the