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How Does Spiegelman Use Internal Conflict In The Comic Maus

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The comic MAUS by Art Spiegelman is a graphic novel about A Jews' point of view from World War 2 and all the things they went through. So far, the three Main characters are Vlaek (Father), Anja (mother), and Artie ( Author/Son). Spiegleman teaches the audience about Vladek, ANja, and Artie through the use of Internal Conflict, Situational Irony, Dialogue, and Imagery. Spiegelman uses Internal Conflict and Imagery to characterize Vladek. Vladek didn't want to shoot anyone, he just wanted to stay hidden, but he had to. ¨His name was Jan… And I knew I killed him¨ (Spiegelman, 52, 5). Vladek felt guilty for shooting someone, but he knew he had to. This quote is an example of internal conflict because Vladek knows that killing is wrong, he didn't want to, but he had to survive. Now he has to live …show more content…

Anja loved her son so much, but unfortunately, led to his death. ¨I'LL NEVER GIVE UP MY BABY. NEVER!¨ (Spiegelman, 83,6). This quote shows that because Anja loved her son too much to let go, he died. This evidence is an example of situational irony because the reader wasn't expecting Richieu dying Anja's love for him would keep him alive. Unfortunately, it did the exact opposite. This quote shows how Anja was overprotective by not wanting to let go of her son. After giving birth, Anja experienced postpartum depression. ¨I don't know! I have a good family… A fine son… I should be happy… But I don't care. I just don't want to live.¨(Spiegelman, 33, 4). This quote shows that Anja had it rough after giving birth and went through postpartum depression. This quote is a Dialogue Because we get to see how Anja was as a person and the hardships she went through when she said. This quote shows how Anja is easily depressed by revealing that she has suicidal thoughts and is always sad when there is nothing to be sad about. In conclusion, Spiegelman characterizes Anja through the use of situational irony and

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