Maus Flashcard: chapter 1 and 2

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What is the name of Art's father?

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Vladek

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What was the name of Vladek's first wife (Artie's mother)?

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Anja

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What do Vladek and Anja see for the first time while traveling to Czechoslovakia?

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The Swastika on the Nazi flag

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Anja's asks her seamstress to hide _________.

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Communist documents

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What was the name of Vladek's first girlfriend?

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Lucia

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What is the significance of the Swastika in the context of 'Maus'?

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The Swastika symbolizes the Nazi regime and its oppressive ideology during World War II.

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How does Art Spiegelman depict Jews and Nazis in 'Maus'?

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Jews are depicted as mice and Nazis as cats, illustrating the predator-prey relationship.

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What role does memory play in 'Maus'?

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Memory serves as a crucial theme, exploring how past traumas affect present identities.

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What is the relationship between Art and Vladek in 'Maus'?

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Their relationship is complex, marked by generational trauma and differing perspectives on the Holocaust.

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What does Anja's character represent in 'Maus'?

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Anja represents the struggles of Holocaust survivors and the impact of trauma on family dynamics.