[ Sound like a genius ... in 60 seconds.™ Fast, focused videos on classic literature. www.60secondrecap.com ] No, you’re not off the hook. Just because Elie Wiesel’s “Night” is, at heart, an autobiography doesn’t mean that this book doesn’t have symbols. Fortunately for you, Wiesel gave his main symbol away just by penning the title of his story. That’s right Night.