Day 3 describes the horrific journey to Auschwitz during the Holocaust. Mrs. Schächter, a woman on the train, screams about fire, foreshadowing the horrors ahead. Upon arrival, families are torn apart, and prisoners face brutal treatment, including selection by Dr. Mengele. The narrator witnesses unimaginable atrocities, such as the burning of children, leading to a loss of faith and innocence. Vivid imagery and deep emotion highlight the suffering and dehumanization. The passage ends with the haunting memory of smoke and flames, symbolizing the lasting trauma of the concentration camp.