Roles in Maus

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What is Anja Spiegelman’s role in Maus?

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Artie’s mother and Vladek’s first wife, who struggles with her mental health

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What role does Artie Spiegelman play in Maus?

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Vladek’s son and the narrator who tells his father’s story

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What is Vladek Spiegelman’s role in Maus?

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A survivor of the Holocaust whose story forms the basis of the narrative

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What role does Lucia Greenberg play in Vladek’s life in Maus?

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Vladek’s first love who causes tension in his relationship with Anja

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What role does Richieu Spiegelman play in the story?

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Artie’s older brother who dies as a child during the Holocaust

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What is the role of Mr. and Mrs. Spiegelman in Maus?

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Vladek’s parents who highlight the generational impact of the Holocaust

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What is the role of Mr. and Mrs. Zilberberg in Vladek and Anja’s life?

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They are Anja’s wealthy parents who initially support Vladek and Anja financially.

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What role does Tosha play in Maus?

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Anja’s sister who takes care of Richieu during the Holocaust

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What role does Haskel Spiegelman play in Maus?

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Vladek’s cousin who uses his position in the Jewish police to help his family.