Vladek's Failed Relationships With Women

Vladek’s failed relationships with women paint a picture throughout the story’s timeline and provide insight into his personality. Lucia Greenberg, Anja (Zylberberg) Spiegelman, and Mala Spiegelman all ultimately ended with a painful experience. Obsession with wealth adversely affected Vladek and the women in his life.
The first woman and prior to the Holocaust was Lucia Greenberg an obsessive and determined companion. Lucia always insisted on visiting his apartment and consistently pushed for a greater commitment. Lucia said: “Let’s get engaged, Vladek.” He responds: “It’s late. I’ll take you home.” (15) It is evident that Vladek’s involvement was not emotional and did not include love. He remarked“….I didn’t want to be more closer with her, but she really wouldn’t let me go.” (14) Vladek placed emphasis on having money and when he finally left her the root cause was the lack of wealth in her family. He stated “Her family was nice but had no money…” (15) Lucia seeks revenge for being tossed aside. …show more content…
He was originally attracted to Anja, because of her wealth, neatness, intelligence, and fluency in languages. “Everything is neat and straight just the way I like it!” (19) Personally, what I found interesting in this relationship was that Vladek eventually loved her despite the initial attraction was money. Furthermore, Vladek was concerned when Lucia attempted to ruin his relationship with Anja. He proclaims “Well I can’t convince her on the phone. I’ll come down by train on Friday after work.” (21) Vladek demonstrated that he wanted an emotional relationship with Anja. Although the novel describes a stubborn side to Vladek, he was willing to work

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