Analyzing Character
Page 14, panel 5: Vladek says, “I like to keep things in order.”
What does this reveal about Vladek's character?
A. Vladek is matter of fact and to the point
B. Vladek is bossy and mean
C. Vladek is genuine, but rude
D. Vladek is stubborn and grumpy
A.. Vladek is matter of fact and to the point.
Page 53, panel 3. Vladek says, “The other prisoners get two meals a day. We Jews get only a crust of bread and a little soup."
How does this statement impact the tone of this section of text?
A. It creates a frustrated tone.
B. It creates an excited tone.
C. It creates a bored tone.
D. It creates an exhausted tone.
A. It creates a frustrated tone.
Read page 21: What does Vladek's dialogue reveal about his character?
He truly cares for and loves Anja.
Page 13, panel 5: Vladek says, “People always told me I looked just like Rudolph Valentino.”
What does this reveal about Vladek's character?
proud, confident
Page 16, panels 4 and 5: Vladek says, “I had to quit school at about 14 to work . . . but I took private lessons . . . I always dreamed of going to America.”
What does this reveal about Vladek's character?
A. He is a quitter who gives up easily.
B. He is a dreamer and is unrealistic.
C. He is a hard worker and is ambitious.
D. He is unintelligent and poorly educated.
C. He is a hard worker and is ambitious.
Page 23, panels 5 and 6: Vladek says, “But this isn’t so proper, so respectful . . . I can tell you other stories but such private things, I don’t want you should mention.”
How can you describe the tone of Vladek's words?
Vladek's word create a tone of privacy and respectfulness.
How does dialogue help us understand tone and character?
A. It mainly describes the setting and gives background details about where the story takes place.
B. It focuses on explaining the historical time period in which the story happens.
C. It shows how a character speaks, feels, and reacts to others, helping reveal their personality and the mood of the scene.
C. It shows how a character speaks, feels, and reacts to others, helping reveal their personality and the mood of the scene.
Page 91, panel 5: Vladek's father says, "My daughter! How can she manage alone - with four children to take care of?" This then provokes him to sneak onto the "bad" side.
What does this reveal about Vladek's father's character?
Vladek's father is loyal to his family and very selfless.
Page 17, panel 4: Vladek says, "I'm going to get engaged to her, Lucia."
Then on page 17, panel 6: Lucia says, "Forget her! Let me make you happy!"
What does this reveal about Lucia's character?
A. Lucia is calm and collected
B. Lucia is messy and unorganized
C. Lucia is stubborn and persistent
D. Lucia is easy-going
C. Lucia is stubborn and persistent.
Page 64, panel 4: Vladek says, “I’m trying to get to Sosnowejec—back to my family.”
How would you describe the tone of this quote?
The tone could be described as urgent.
2 POINT QUESTION
"I told you I could handle it," she snapped, crossing her arms and looking away.
What tone do her words create?
Tone: Angry or frustrated
Page 93, panel 8: Mala says, “Wait! Put everything back, exactly like it was, or I’ll never hear the end of it!”
What does this reveal about Mala’s character?
Mala is anxious and fearful.
page 17, panel 5, Vladek says, “Looks aren’t everything.”
What does this reveal about Vladek's character?
A. He is mean and unfair toward Anja.
B. He is dishonest and is stringing Mala along.
C. He is caring and genuinely loves Anja.
D. He is impatient and dislikes Mala.
C. He is caring and genuinely loves Anja.
Page 93, panel 8: Mala says, “Wait! Put everything back, exactly like it was, or I’ll never hear the end of it!”
How would you describe the tone of Mala's words?
Mala's tone is that of worry and fear.
EXTRA POINT QUESTION
"Don’t worry, we’ll figure it out together," he said with a small smile.
What tone do his words create?
What do his words reveal about his character?
Tone: calm and reassuring
Characterization: He is supportive and optimistic.
Page 64, panel 4: Vladek says: “I’m trying to get to Sosnowejec—back to my family.”
What does this reveal about Vladek’s character?
He is very resourceful. He will do anything to get back to his family.
Page 26, panel 5: Vladek says, “For my condition, I must fight to save myself. Doctors, they only give me junk food."
What does this reveal about Vladek’s character?
A. It reveals his sense of agency; he makes choices to help himself.
B. It reveals that he dislikes doctors.
C. It reveals that he has some medical training.
D. It reveals his interest in junk food.
A. It reveals his sense of agency; he makes choices to help himself.
Page 73, panel 8: Vladek uses the expression, “Pssh,”
How does this expression impact the tone of his statement?
A. It creates a condescending tone.
B. It creates a relaxed tone.
C. It creates a disinterested tone.
D. It creates an exciting tone.
A. It creates a condescending tone.
EXTRA POINT QUESTION
"Yeah, sure, that was a great idea," he muttered, rolling his eyes.
What tone do his words create?
What do his words reveal about his character?
Tone: Sarcastic or annoyed
Characterization: He is skeptical, doubts it was a good idea.
Page 23, panels 5 and 6: Vladek says, “But this isn’t so proper, so respectful . . . I can tell you other stories but such private things, I don’t want you should mention.”
What does this reveal about Vladek’s character?
Vladek is private and thoughtful.