Maus: symbolism and visual metaphors

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mice

Jews. The Nazis represented Jews as vermin, or a pest to be exterminated. In Maus, the mice are meek and harmless. Spiegelman subverts (changes) the paradigm (framework).

<p>Jews. The Nazis represented Jews as vermin, or a pest to be exterminated. In Maus, the mice are meek and harmless. Spiegelman subverts (changes) the paradigm (framework).</p>
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cats

Germans. Cats hunt mice. Cats are dangerous, unpredictable and uncontrollable.

<p>Germans. Cats hunt mice. Cats are dangerous, unpredictable and uncontrollable.</p>
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pigs

Polish Gentiles. Pigs are associated with greed and selfishness. The Germans called Poles pigs during the war.

<p>Polish Gentiles. Pigs are associated with greed and selfishness. The Germans called Poles pigs during the war.</p>
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dogs

Americans. Dogs chase cats, representing the Americans' actions in Europe. They are loyal and intelligent.

<p>Americans. Dogs chase cats, representing the Americans' actions in Europe. They are loyal and intelligent.</p>
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moths

Gypsies. Moths are harmless, always moving, and attracted to light.

<p>Gypsies. Moths are harmless, always moving, and attracted to light.</p>
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frogs

French. The English have used frogs as a derogatory (negative) term for the French for at about 200 years.

<p>French. The English have used frogs as a derogatory (negative) term for the French for at about 200 years.</p>
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fish

British. The British are sometimes described as "cold fish", indicating that they are unfriendly, or unfeeling.

<p>British. The British are sometimes described as "cold fish", indicating that they are unfriendly, or unfeeling.</p>
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reindeer

Swedes. Neutral in the war, this representation portrays Sweden as harmless and hopeful.

<p>Swedes. Neutral in the war, this representation portrays Sweden as harmless and hopeful.</p>