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The Basis Of The Persecution And Kill Spiegelman

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The basis of the persecution and murder by the Germany authorities was attributed to the fact that they perceived the Jews to be an inferior race. The issue was measured to be a historic landmark; as a result, many scholars wrote about the issue for pure academic purposes in recognized educational materials such as journals and books. However, the presentation in a comic manner by Spiegelman was perceived to be exceptional. Another reason Maus was worth winning the Pulitzer Prize was the graphic novel was a reflection of a tireless innovator who was ready to tackle a somber issue in a manner that both the adult and children could easily read and comprehend. The innovativeness of the author was apparent from being competent to create first-hand

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