What is an oxymoron in night by Elie Wiesel?

An oxymoron is a figure of speech that pairs two seemingly contradictory terms. Examples of oxymorons in *Night* are:

- _living death_

- _lucky bastard_

- _cold sun_

- _hot snow_

- _sad joy_

- _pitiless God_

These oxymorons reflect the contradictory and illogical world in which the prisoners find themselves. The oxymorons also capture the stark contrast between the beautiful natural world and the horrific events unfolding.