# data[].attributes.body
In Art Spiegelman's biography, MAUS, he reveals how experiencing war can turn someone from compassionate and loving, to bitter and hard-hearted.

# data[].attributes.headline
February 14, 1937 Vladek Spiegelman Marries Anja

# data[].attributes.subject
February 14, 1937 Vladek Spiegelman Marries Anja

# data[].attributes.body
Character Development: This event is character development as being married to Anja helped him keep some compassion for both her and others.

Summary: Vladek Spiegelman and Anja Zylberberg were introduced to each other by Vladek's cousin. They soon fell in love, got engaged to each other, then married.
Quote: "So I moved to Sosnowiec at the end of 1936, and February 14, 1937, we were marred. I moved into one of Father in law's apartments. He owned both, and he gave to me part ownership and a very beautiful gold watch for a wedding gift." (22) book 1
Explanation: This event contributes to Vladek's character development because once Vladek married Anja, he was able to live luxuriously. He also was devoted to Anja, and would do anything for her, even risk his life. Over the course of the book, he continuously proves his love for her until she dies.

# data[].attributes.headline
August 24, 1939 Vladek Gets Drafted Into War

# data[].attributes.subject
August 24, 1939 Vladek Gets Drafted Into War

# data[].attributes.body
Turning Point: This event is a turning point because getting drafted affected his life for many years.

Summary: Vladek Spiegelman is drafted into war fighting for Poland against the Germans. After he got a few days worth of training, he was sent into the battlefield where he killed a man.
Quote: " His name was Jan...And I knew that I had killed him. And I said to myself: 'Well, at least I did something.'"
Explanation: Vladek being drafted into war affects his character development because during the process of being part of the war, killing people, watching your team get killed affected his emotions. Vladek became more aware of the real world, and paid more attention to what was going on around him. He also experienced the horror of war.

# data[].attributes.headline
September 10, 1939 Vladek gets captured by the Germans as war prisoners but chooses to go to a labor camp instead for more food and better housing.

# data[].attributes.subject
September 10, 1939 Vladek gets captured by the Germans as war prisoners but chooses to go to a labor camp instead for more food and better housing.

# data[].attributes.body
Character Development: This event is a character development event as being captured and set to work affected both his mental and physical attributes.

Summary: Vladek and the rest of the Polish soldiers who fought against the Germans are captured by the Germans, and he, along with the other Jews are separated from the other war prisoners, then put to work. However, he and a few others choose to go to a different labor camp with harder labor, but more food and better housing.
Quote: "'It's ok-we'll help you when no one is looking.'
We tried to help, But- what do you think?-Some went back to the tents to freeze and to starve." (56)
Explanation: Vladek being captured and sent to a labor camp affected his character development. To begin with, he is set to work in environments that are completely foreign to him, therefore, he undergoes a change that helps him to support himself at the camps. He becomes witty, less emotional, and more physically strong. These were all necessary changes he had to undergo in order to survive. They would get just enough food to slowly starve, while their work load would be enough to totally drain them of their energy. While Vladek became harder and less prone to emotion, he was still compassionate enough to try and help others who had a harder time with the food and the work.

# data[].attributes.headline
1942 The Jews in Sosnowiec are sent to get their passports stamped.

# data[].attributes.subject
1942 The Jews in Sosnowiec are sent to get their passports stamped.

# data[].attributes.body
Turning Point: This event is a turning point as this event caused him, as well as many other Jews to go into hiding and change their lifestyles.

Summary: All the Jews were to get their passports stamped, but those who were old, had lots of children, or people without workcards were never seen again. However, Vladek, Anja, and their son were able to get onto the good side.
Quote: "Those with a stamp were let to go home. But there were very few Jews now left in Sosnowiec..." (91)
Explanation: This event affected Vladek and his family, as after this event, the Jews started being more targeted, and most were killed on sight. Because of this, he sent his son away in order to save him, but he ended up dying. Afterwards, he and Anja had to hide with other Jews just in order to survive. They also had very little food available to them. This caused Vladek to become more cautious about what they did, where they went, and who they interacted with. He also became more resourceful as he had to take every chance to get more food and space.

# data[].attributes.headline
1944 Vladek and Anja are betrayed by smugglers and end up captured by the Gestapo.

# data[].attributes.subject
1944 Vladek and Anja are betrayed by smugglers and end up captured by the Gestapo.

# data[].attributes.body
Turning Point: This event is a turning point as Anja and Vladek were kept apart for many years because of this event. They both went through their own troubles throughout their time in the concentration camps.

Summary: Vladek and Anja were supposed to be smuggled out to Szopienice, but was betrayed by the smugglers and captured by the Gestapo, sent to a concentration camp, and separated. Many Jews died, but he was able to use his knowledge to keep himself out of trouble.
Quote: "WHO HERE KNOWS ENGLISH AND POLISH?...He wanted to learn English." (31) Book 2
Explanation: Vladek was sent to a concentration camp where many Jews died. However, he was able to adapt to the situation and used his knowledge in order to stay alive. During this time, he became even more resourceful and more experienced. He was able to know what to do, how to do it well, and keep out of trouble. Vladek developed in this event as he grew more experienced, and more knowledgeable in these conditions of labor/concentration camps.

# data[].attributes.body
Character Development: This event is character development as because of Anja's death, Vladek's personality changes drastically.

Summary: Anja dies, and Vladek changes dramatically.
Quote: "But for me it brought so much memories of Anja...Of course, I'm thinking always about her anyway... What do I have to do, Mala? In the garbage put them? of you also I have a photo on the desk." (104)
Explanation: When Anja died, Vladek was completely changed. Even more so when he went through the war and the Holocaust. Once she died, he became bitter at everyone, and even more negative. He began to stop being compassionate and started becoming pessimistic. This happened because he loved her and cared for her very much. However, once she dies, all of those emotions were flipped. In the end, Vladek became bitter and pessimistic once Anja died, but only because of his sadness in loosing her.