2. Given the fact that the Spiegelmans are "mice," what is the significance of the panels on page 147 that show that Vladek and Anja's hiding place turns out to be infested with rats? Why might the author have portrayed this incident?

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Asked by Julie H #1055608 on 4/26/2021 1:22 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/26/2021 1:41 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/26/2021 1:41 PM

The rat infestation alludes to the "rats"..... the informers that pose a danger to the couple while they are in hiding.

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