Elie Wiesel's autobiographical works are deeply shaped by his harrowing experiences during the Holocaust. As a survivor of Auschwitz and Buchenwald, Wiesel felt a profound duty to recount the atrocities he witnessed. His books, such as "Night," serve as both a personal testimony and a historical reminder of the impact of extreme violence and inhumanity. Wiesel's quest for meaning and understanding in the aftermath of his suffering informs his narratives, often exploring themes of faith, memory, and the moral responsibilities of humanity to strive against indifference.