Why

would Elie say "Water was the worst

poison for him, but what else could I do for

him? With or without water, it would be

over soon anyway ... '

Eliezer states that water is the worst poison for a person in his father's condition, suggesting that the water is filthy and would further aggravate the situation. He prefers giving his father some soup because it is boiled and offers a healthier option compared to the water they had at the camps.