maus: chapter 3
Chapter Three: Prisoner of War
1. On page 43, Vladek tells Art that he must finish the food on his plate during dinner. Why is Vladek so insistent?
2. How does Vladek’s father try to keep him out of the army? Was he successful? Do you think Vladek’s father made a smart decision? Explain.
3. What does Vladek mean on page 50, when he says, “Well at least I did something.” Do you believe that he is justified in feeling this way? Explain.
4. How are the Jewish prisoners of war treated? Do they live under the same conditions as the other prisoners? Explain.
5. The image to the right portrays a sign saying , “Workers Needed.” Why is this sign posted? What does Vladek decide to do? Does he plan to work? Explain.
6. How does Vladek survive the work camp? What motivated him?
1. On page 43, Vladek tells Art that he must finish the food on his plate during dinner. Why is Vladek so insistent?
2. How does Vladek’s father try to keep him out of the army? Was he successful? Do you think Vladek’s father made a smart decision? Explain.
3. What does Vladek mean on page 50, when he says, “Well at least I did something.” Do you believe that he is justified in feeling this way? Explain.
4. How are the Jewish prisoners of war treated? Do they live under the same conditions as the other prisoners? Explain.
5. The image to the right portrays a sign saying , “Workers Needed.” Why is this sign posted? What does Vladek decide to do? Does he plan to work? Explain.
6. How does Vladek survive the work camp? What motivated him?