MAUS Chapter 5

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RESENTFUL

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Feeling bitter anger about a perceived insult, injury, or injustice.

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SHRINE

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A place where people go to worship a holy person; a place where sacred relics or images are kept to honor a person.

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RESERVE

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To hold or set aside something.

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Anja's parents were...

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killed in the gas chambers in Auschwitz.

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What does Anja's sister, Tosha, always carry around her neck?

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Tosha carries a vial of poison.

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What is the significance of the Star of David in MAUS?

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The Star of David symbolizes Jewish identity and heritage, often representing the struggles faced by Jews during the Holocaust.

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What does the act of deportation signify in the context of MAUS?

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Deportation refers to the forced removal of Jews from their homes to concentration camps, highlighting the loss of freedom and safety.

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How does Art Spiegelman use animals in MAUS?

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Spiegelman uses animals to represent different nationalities and groups, such as Jews as mice and Germans as cats, to illustrate the predator-prey relationship.

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What role does memory play in MAUS?

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Memory is central to MAUS, as it explores the impact of trauma on survivors and their families, emphasizing the importance of storytelling.

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What does the vial of poison symbolize in Tosha's character?

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The vial of poison symbolizes the desperation and fear of death that permeated the lives of those in hiding during the Holocaust.