Maus Questions OL (Chapters 1 & 2) Finished

On page 11, Spiegelman tells us that his father’s second wife Mala was a survivor too, like most of his parents’ friends. Why does Spiegelman call Mala a survivor? What does he mean? Spiegelman calls Mala a "survivor" to acknowledge her experience during the Holocaust. It signifies her resilience and the trauma she endured, which is a key theme in the narrative. What kind of relationship does Art Spiegelman and his father, Vladek have? Use specific pictures and text to support your answer. Art Spiegelman and his father, Vladek, have a strained relationship marked by tension. Art feels burdened by Vladek's Holocaust experiences and struggles to connect with him. For example, Art expresses frustration, saying, "I can't stand the way he talks to me," highlighting their emotional distance. When do Vladek and Anja realize that the war is coming? How do they know? Use specific pictures and text to support your answer. Vladek and Anja know the war is coming because they see more anti-Jewish feelings and German soldiers getting ready, showing that danger is close. What happens after Vladek and Anja return from Czechoslovakia? What are they afraid of? After returning from Czechoslovakia, Vladek and Anja are scared for their safety because of more antiJewish rules and worry about getting arrested. Why doesn’t Vladek tell the doctor in the hospital about his glass eye? What does this say about Vladek’s character? Vladek keeps quiet about his glass eye in the hospital to avoid appearing weak or abnormal. This reflects his pride and desire to show strength, even during difficult times.