How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Page Number). Page numbers refer to The Complete Maus.
Quote #4
“The note told that I worked with him. Such a paper could be useful to have.” (I.4.79)
The Nazis’ mania for documentation is evident here. Identification papers, stamps, and permits helped the Nazis identify and manage the Jewish population.
Quote #5
“One time I was going to see Ilzecki. This was late in 1941, I think. His house was very near to a train station … And it was going on there something TERRIBLE.” (I.4.82)
Vladek narrowly escapes the anti-Semitic violence sweeping through Sosnowiec. In this particular episode, Jews have been rounded up at random and beaten for no reason.
Quote #6
“ORDER: All Jews of Sosnowiec must be relocated into the Stara Sosnowiec quarter by January 1, 1942. Non-Jews will be moved into vacated premises.” (I.4.84)
The Nazis continue their oppression of the Jews by taking away their homes and moving them into ghettoes, small, cramped neighborhoods isolated from the rest of the town.