Thursday, February 14, 2008
MAUS
The way Maus is written... The way it goes back and fourth from the interaction between father and son to the father's life during the war... is interesting, I like it because it's mainly present during the beginning and end of the chapter; however, if it were to interrupt the flow of the book I would not enjoy it, but it hasn't done that thus far and I'm enjoying it. I like his (Artie's) humor throughout the book. I enjoy the interaction between Artie and Vladek... the generation gap and difference in ideas and attitudes. The cartooning in the story is pretty cool... I like the Mouse/Cat/Pig thing going on.
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I also like how it goes back and forth between the stories yet it flows because of the timing of the switches.
I also like the gap between Artie and Valdek as i think it gives something for people to relate to and draws them in to see what will happen next. I know i can relate my own experiences with the different generations thing especially with my grandparents. Valdek just went through so many different challenges than Arite has in his life and it is hard for them to understand eachother.
I see what you mean Liz about how it could interrupt the flow of the book, but I like it how Art will sometimes interrupt if he was unsure about something Vladek was talking about, or if he wanted Vladek to stay on subject. Once again, it really adds a personal feel to the book, something I haven't felt in a long time of reading.
Why do you think the humor of Artie is important in the novel? The generation gap is very prevelant in the novel between father and son. How has this helped their relationship with eachother? has it negatively damaged the relationship in anyway?
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