Why did the hanginf of the young pipel affect slie so deeply?

The hanging of the young pipel affected Elie Wiesel deeply because he saw the boy as a symbol of innocence and purity being unjustly killed. This incident highlighted the cruelty and inhumanity of the Nazi regime, leading Elie to question his faith and the existence of a just and caring God in the face of such senseless violence. The execution of the young pipel was a turning point for Elie, representing the loss of hope and the destruction of his belief in the innate goodness of humanity.