The author, Elie Wiesel, in the book "Night," seems to believe that the Jews of Sighet during that time period did not fully comprehend the dangers posed by the Germans. This is evident in the restrictive quarters where Jews were required to live, known as ghettos, which were established by the Germans. The fact that the Jews had to be confined to these areas indicates a lack of understanding of the severity of the situation they were facing. They may not have realized the extent of the threat posed by the Germans and the horrific events that would unfold during the Holocaust.