Question

“I have a favor to ask of you, Andrzej . . . This is very difficult for me, but I must ask. It is no longer safe in Tylicz for Rena. Her mother and I are worried for her safety every day.”

Look at this image from Art Spiegelman’s Maus.

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What idea is related in both excerpts?
the sense of relief people experienced when they found a way to escape during the Holocaust
the sense of fearful hesitancy people experienced while living under the oppression of Nazis fascism during the Holocaust
the sickness parents experienced as they were separated from their children during the Holocaust
the sense of confusion small children and older adults experienced during the Holocaust

Answer 1

the sense of fearful hesitancy people experienced while living under the oppression of Nazis fascism during the Holocaust

Reason: the speaker expresses fear for Rena’s safety and reluctance/difficulty in asking for help, showing anxiety and danger under Nazi oppression.