Maus

a much greater toll on her. Even before it began, her depression sent her and Vladek to a sanitarium for 3 months. (“Maus”) Her next breakdown came after the loss of her grandparents, parents, son, and nephew: “Oh God. Let me die too.” (Spiegelman 122) To be fair, for comparisons sake, Vladek too lost many relatives including his own father, sister, cousins, and same nephew. (“Maus”) What would have been more interesting had there been the account of Auschwitz would be how Anja managed to…

When Tuskegee Airmen Luther H. Smith plane crashed, he was captured and imprisoned by Nazis the army. A German Officer in a worthless voice he said " You volunteered to fight for a country that lynches your people. " (Courage Has No Color 55) The African American and Jewish people dealt with flagrant racism during World War II and both ethnic groups were treated horribly by the Americans and Nazis. 1st Body Paragraph The Triple the first African American z who fought in world War II. Even…

Conflict is everywhere no matter what you do. The situation isn’t what matters though. It’s how you react to it. Friendship is one of the best ways to respond to conflict. Dear Miss Breed, Maus II, and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a prime example of using friendship to deal with conflict and Hardships. Maus II used friendship to deal with conflict. Anja brought her friends food even though she was deathly skinny and needed the energy. In return Anja’s friends didn’t give her up when a…

makes a good parent? There are an infinite number of ways to approach this question. Different parents would argue for different ways of parenting. The definition of a “good” parent differs for different parents. Throughout the novels Persepolis and MAUS, two parent-child relationships are witnessed that help in evaluating and comparing the different parenting styles two different parents with different environments and circumstances adopt. The two parent child relationships that will occupy the…

Katniss, unlike Vladek, is a teen and not religious, but they’re both survivors. Along their way in these books they have faced loss, despiration, and sadness. “But his son remained alive; ours did not. (Maus I. 4. 81)” “Her hand reaches out and I clutch it like a lifeline. As if it’s me who’s dying instead of Rue. (The Hunger Games. 18. 228)” They were both forced to go through torture. Yes, Katniss technically volunteered, but the districts are forced…

foundations to help increase the chance of living. It is vital to protecting, caring for, and utilizing each item is also necessary for survival. In the novel Maus II by Artie Spiegelman and Night by Elie Wiesel, having certain valuables are vital to survival because without them it would be almost impossible to survive. Throughout Maus II, having a spoon and bowl at all times was extremely necessary to keep safe. Therefore, if the spoon or bowl lost, stolen, or broke in any way, it would be…

4.5.4 Pin, Gesture and Password. Similarly to iOS, Android supports a four digits long (from 0 to 4) to gain access to the system. Android gives the opportunity to use a password of variable length, and is able to include numbers, symbols, and letters. Gesture is a pattern between symbols given; It is necessary to repeat the same gesture previously saved to gain access to the system. (Abalenkovs et al. 2012). The use of the PIN access is probably the most extended method to protect the phone…

that actions are better than words. While actions and words are both elements that can be manipulated to fit a given situation, one is usually more efficient in solving problems, defining character, and accomplishing goals. In the novels Unbroken and Maus, the actions of the characters prove to be the most vital asset in their survival by helping them overcome obstacles and giving their lives meaning and purpose. On the other hand, The Scarlet Letter illustrates that being unable to transform…

The inevitable aspects of trauma from war haunt people forever. The novel, Maus I: My Father Bleeds History, written by Art Spiegelman actively demonstrates this theme. A character named Vladek, a Holocaust survivor, has trauma in the novel. Vladek’s trauma, due to the events that took place during the war, affects him today by Vladek demonstrating qualities of rumination, stinginess, and learning to appreciate family more. When Vladek reveals his acts of rumination, he is demonstrating the…

A Waste of Life: A Literary Analysis of Vladek’s Evolution in Art Spiegelman’s Maus I How does a man go on with life after surviving the oppression of the Nazi regime? Maus I by Art Spiegelman shows the character of Vladek’s life from his happy early years through WWII to his old age. The graphic novel starts with Vladek’s son Artie asking Vladek to help write a book on WWII. While Vladek tells his story, the reader also sees the present and Vladek’s current unhappiness. He starts his story from…