The Shading: The Journey Of Vladek And Anja

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At this point in the novel, Vladek and Anja escaped the bunker and they are walking down a path. The panel demonstrates the couple wandering around, without a destination. Despite not knowing where they’re headed, they follow the direction of Sosnowiec, waiting to find a place to settle down and hide. In the foreground, the route that Anja and Vladek are following is illustrated. The path is in the shape of a swastika, which symbolizes the Nazi’s power. It can also imply the fact that no matter where Vladek and Anja travel, they will always be in danger due to their Jewish faith. Shading is being used as well to emphasize the swastika shape and highlight the severity of the Nazi regime. Anja and Vladek are displayed in the foreground. Graphic

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