Maus: ReadinLog

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Summary and Themes

Directions: Write a summary entry for each chapter and think about which themes listed in the
Themes Key apply to it, then colour in those themes in the Theme Tracker. Next, write a few
sentences of Analysis to explain how the themes you chose apply to each summary section.

Themes Key
1 1. The Holocaust and the Responsibility of its Survivor
2. Family, Identity, and Jewishness
3 3. Grief, Memory, and Love
4 4. Guilt, Anger, and Redemption
5 5. Death, Chance, and Human Interdependence

Character Analysis
Directions: Gather quotes and other examples from the text to use as evidence that provides
insight into the main characters in every chapter. Then write a few lines that describe and analyse
said characters including relationships, traits, motivations, fears, and how (or if) they develop over
the course of the text.
PART I: My Father Bleeds History
Close Reading Organizer - Part 1, Chapter 1

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Close Reading Organizer - Part 1, Chapter 1I

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Close Reading Organizer - Part 1, Chapter 1II

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Close Reading Organizer - Part 1, Chapter 1V

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Close Reading Organizer - Part 1, Chapter V

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Close Reading Organizer - Part 1, Chapter V1

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Maus Part II: And Here My Troubles Began
Close Reading Organizer - Part 1I, Chapter 1

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Close Reading Organizer - Part 1I, Chapter 1I

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Close Reading Organizer - Part 1I, Chapter 1II

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Close Reading Organizer - Part 1I, Chapter 1V

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Close Reading Organizer - Part 1I, Chapter V

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Close Reading Organizer – Overall Thoughts:

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