Maus, a graphic novel, written and illustrated by Art Spiegelman has been created to showcase what the Jews experienced throughout the Holocaust. But the novel is not simply a story of surviving the war, but a recollection of how the impacts affected the people involved and generations after them. This is shown through Vladek emotionally not surviving the Holocaust, how generations after still feel the impact and through Vladeks relationship with Mala.
Vladek was able to physically survive the Holoaust but in some ways did not. After Vladek escaped the war, we saw his personality and character change dramatically. He is no longer the carefree person he used to be, as the war has impacted him incredibly. He soon became a very anxious, particular …show more content…
After the war, Vladek re-married to Mala. Their relationship soon became extremely strained and tense, always seen bickering with each other, “they didn't get along”. Most of this tension came from Vladek constantly about everything Mala wants or needs as he is extremely money minded. As a result of this, whenever Mala asks for anything such as a haircut, he would immediately complain “she wants that all my money”. What is important here is that he states “my money”. He believes that Mala only married him for his wealth. Vladek does not see their relationship as a loving marriage but more of a cold partnership. They both knew each other before the war, both experienced it and both lost loved ones, therefore they could have been seeking comfort in the familiar. Neither of the two did not want to be alone, therefore got married for all the wrong reasons, not due to love. As a result of this they have grown to dislike each other. Vladek complaining “what have I to do with her”. The war unquestionably impacted the relationship between Vladek and Mala through their respect and love for each other.
Through Vladek, Art and Mala it is clear how the war deeply impacted all of these characters to an extent that they seem to be struggling to come to terms with how the Holocaust affected them. Maus clearly shows that the war was a horrific experience but the impacts of it may be
Vladek was able to physically survive the Holoaust but in some ways did not. After Vladek escaped the war, we saw his personality and character change dramatically. He is no longer the carefree person he used to be, as the war has impacted him incredibly. He soon became a very anxious, particular …show more content…
After the war, Vladek re-married to Mala. Their relationship soon became extremely strained and tense, always seen bickering with each other, “they didn't get along”. Most of this tension came from Vladek constantly about everything Mala wants or needs as he is extremely money minded. As a result of this, whenever Mala asks for anything such as a haircut, he would immediately complain “she wants that all my money”. What is important here is that he states “my money”. He believes that Mala only married him for his wealth. Vladek does not see their relationship as a loving marriage but more of a cold partnership. They both knew each other before the war, both experienced it and both lost loved ones, therefore they could have been seeking comfort in the familiar. Neither of the two did not want to be alone, therefore got married for all the wrong reasons, not due to love. As a result of this they have grown to dislike each other. Vladek complaining “what have I to do with her”. The war unquestionably impacted the relationship between Vladek and Mala through their respect and love for each other.
Through Vladek, Art and Mala it is clear how the war deeply impacted all of these characters to an extent that they seem to be struggling to come to terms with how the Holocaust affected them. Maus clearly shows that the war was a horrific experience but the impacts of it may be