Vladek’s narrative says that “Anja was involved in conspirations.” What he actually meant to say was that Anja was involved in a conspiracy. What does this mistake, and other mistakes made in Vladek’s speech, reveal about his character?

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Vladek’s narrative says that “Anja was involved in conspirations.” What he actually meant to say was that Anja was involved in a conspiracy. What does this mistake, and other mistakes made in Vladek’s speech, reveal about his character?

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Asked by fabi #307777 on 3/12/2013 12:51 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 3/12/2013 1:13 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 3/12/2013 1:13 PM

Vladek says that "Anja was involved in conspirations ... She was translating "communist messages" into German and "pass[ing] them on". I really don't think the speech thing is significant other than to show his English isn't that good.

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