In "Maus," who are the citizens of the United States depicted as?
Cats
Pigs
Mice
Dogs
Answer
The citizens of the United States in "Maus" are portrayed as dogs. Art Spiegelman, the author, uses this metaphor to comment on the dehumanization and discrimination experienced by marginalized groups throughout history, including the Jewish population during the Holocaust. By drawing parallels between the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany and the treatment of certain animals, Spiegelman effectively highlights the absurdity and cruelty of prejudice.
Drawing on History: The Art Spiegelman Challenge
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