What Role Does Luck Play In Vreek Survival

Provide examples of the role of luck in Vladek’s survival before, during and after the months he spent in Auschwitz. Luck played an important role in Vladek’s survival before, during, and after the months he spent in Auschwitz. Before being separated, Vladek and Anja made their way to Sosnowiec. After finding refuge in Mr. Lukowski’s shed, Vladek left to scout around. He noticed a man following him and became worried. The man happened to also be a Jew and told Vladek of a black market nearby. (pg. 139) There, he was able to purchase sausages, eggs, and cheese which saved his life. Later, he returned to the market in search of a place to stay and was told to go to Mrs. Kawka’s farm. She let them stay but warned if they were caught she would claim no responsibility. (pg. 141) While visiting the market several times, Vladek befriended a woman named Mrs. Motonowa. She offered Vladek and Anja a warmer place to stay in her home. If Vladek had not met that Jewish man who told him of the black market, he probably wouldn’t have found food or warm shelter which saved his and Anja’s life. There are many examples of the role of luck in Vladek’s survival while he was in Auschwitz. One day, a supervisor was demanding to know who could speak English and Polish. Vladek raised his hand and ended up giving private …show more content…
The girls warned Vladek not to go to Sosnowiec because the Poles were still executing Jews. (pg. 291) They proceeded to tell him about the unfortunate fate of one of the Gelbers’ sons. He had returned to his family home and found it being run by Poles. He was thrown out and found refuge in their nearby shed. However, the Poles found him, beat him, and then hanged him. His brother also returned, but only stayed long enough to bury him. (pg. 292) It was clear that Poland was still not a safe place for the Jews and they should not return to reclaim their