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Maus - Chapter 3

What is the meaning of the beard and skullcap that Vladek's father is shown wearing in the panels on page 46? What happens to his beard later on?

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This particular depiction indicates that Vladek was a devout and traditional, Hasidic Jew (Orthodox). Later in the novel, Vladek's beard is shaved off by the Germans.

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