The concentration camp has a dramatic effect on eliezer almost immediately. how does eliezer change after only a short time in the camp? 1. he always admired and respected his father, but in the camp he does not try to fight for his father when a gypsy deportee knocks his father down. 2. before the camps, he distrusted anyone who was not jewish, but in the camps he realizes that there are many non-jewish people who will them. 3. he was spoiled and selfish at home, but in the camps he always offers his food to his little sister so she can keep up her strength. 4. at home, he was not religious, but once in camp he begins to pray frequently for for his family.