Sunday, December 4, 2011

Post War

Through dialogue we learn a lot about Vladek. How did he get to America? What did he do in the USA after the war? Where did he live?

More importantly, how did he handle the trauma of WWII? Did he talk about his experiences or did he keep everything inside?

Explain your feelings after reading the stories.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Emotional Expression

Maus is filled with emotions. Art Spiegelman is frustrated at his father for not keeping his mother's journals and other personal items. Vladek is saddened when he remembers his family.

What literary and artistic techniques does Art Speigelman use to get these emotions across to the readers?