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Meeting/Marrying Anja
Sumarry:Vladek's cousin introduces him to Anja, they later get married.
Type of event: This is a turning point becuase before this he lived by himself, now he lives with his wife and her family. Now he can't only take care of himself.
Relation to theme: This relates to the theme of family becuase now he has a larger family and has to take care of them. -
WWII
Summary: Vladek got a draft notice in the mail. He had to fight in the war.
Type of event: It is a character development event because he kills someone.
How it relates to the theme: He has to leave his family to protect them and the rest of the country. He learns he has to do things he hasn't done to protect his family. -
Richieu (1st son) dies
Summary: Instead of going to the gas chambers, Anja's older sister poisons herself and the children, including Richieu.
Type of event: This is a negative character development event. Their family member died, and it is their child. Death isn't good.
How it relates to the theme: It relates because they have lost a close family member and they have to cope with it -
Auschwitz
Summary: Vladek and Anja are taken to Auschwitz and are sperated.
Type of event: This is a turning point event. Their life is now changed. Every moment is a life or death situation.
This relates to the theme: This relates to the theme because they have to take care of each other to survive. -
Liberated
Summary: Vladek and Anja have been freed from a concentration camp.
Type of event: This is a turning point event. They can now live their lives in peace.
Relation to the theme: Being set free, they can now spend time with family and settle down and live like a family.
