Vladek presents Anja's large extended family, the Zylberbergs, in some detail. What does he tell you about them? Describe their social and economic status?

The Zylberbergs owned one of Poland's biggest hosiery factories; they were extremely wealthy and well connected.

He explains their knowledge of the english language, their family were well off millionaires and owned on of the biggest hosiery factories in poland. Their family was kind and generous, despite their great wealth.