Although the style is more abstract with sharp lines, the expressions and detail of the human face are there emphasizing the emotions (Spiegelman 102-105). The juxtaposition between these panels and the simplistic mouse faces adds more emphasis to the fact that the mouse figures do in fact dehumanize the people when presented as animals. While there are emotions shown among the mice figures, they are not as prominent as when displayed as a human face. The animal figures are not as detailed, and in a sense, complex as the human figures are shown to be. With the animals, the main focus is on what animal the character is, what race they are. While this knowing such information in this historical context is certainly important, it can detract from the more human qualities of the character that define people as opposed to focusing on
Although the style is more abstract with sharp lines, the expressions and detail of the human face are there emphasizing the emotions (Spiegelman 102-105). The juxtaposition between these panels and the simplistic mouse faces adds more emphasis to the fact that the mouse figures do in fact dehumanize the people when presented as animals. While there are emotions shown among the mice figures, they are not as prominent as when displayed as a human face. The animal figures are not as detailed, and in a sense, complex as the human figures are shown to be. With the animals, the main focus is on what animal the character is, what race they are. While this knowing such information in this historical context is certainly important, it can detract from the more human qualities of the character that define people as opposed to focusing on