WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 1
Read Maus I and II . Answer the following questions as as you can:
1. What are the three main concepts enabling anti-Semitism presented in the book as a whole? (you are analyzing Spiegelman's work here) (Be sure to cite examples from the book)(3 points)
2. What animals were used to illustrate different groups? (1 pt.)
3. What are the Nazi attitudes towards and prejudices of Jews expressed in Maus? (2 points)
4. What are the Nazi actions regarding the Jews illustrated in Maus? (6 pts.)
5. In trying to survive, what were some of the choices Vladek and others made? (3 pts)
6. How does Artie depict the relationship between the Poles and the Jews? (1 pt.)
7. What problems does Artie have in telling his father's story? (2 pts.)
8. What impact did this experience have on Vladek? (2 pts.)
Answer the questions as thoroughly and completely as you can. Pay attention to the number of points for each question and answer accordingly. Clearly indicate which question you are answering (I am grading question by question, so don't make me hunt for your answers). Give specific examples. Cite page numbers for all examples. (Credit will not be given for uncited examples.) The assignment is worth a total of 20 points. Be sure to turn your paper in on time. A minimum of 1 point will be deducted for late papers and you will delay everyone from receiving the answers.
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Read this first before contacting me about your paper. Access to the answers will be made available for one week after I have received all papers. So be sure to turn your paper in on time.