There is no denying that the lives of those affected during the Holocaust were changed dramatically, but the affect that the Holocaust has had on preceding generations is just as drastic. Art Spiegelman showcases this in his graphic novel, Maus, as he delves into the relationship he has with his father, Valdez, who is a Holocaust survivor. Through Spiegelman’s use of narration and combining his perspective of the present with Valdez’ perspective of the past he is able to showcase the impact that the Holocaust has had on both of them individually and as a family.
