Why do you think that Vladek is constantly saving things that Artie sees as junk? (In this chapter it is telephone wire he finds on the street, and the old nails he is sorting at the beginning). Analyze how this might relate to Vladek’s statement about

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Chapter 5 (“Mouse Holes”) 95-125

Asked by Fiona B #619557 on 5/3/2017 2:32 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 5/3/2017 2:59 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 5/3/2017 2:59 PM

Vladek lost everything during the war.... as a result, he looked at items that others considered worthless and knew their value.... to him.

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