As much as Art would often like to be removed from the Holocaust, this event is still a huge part of his life. He chooses to make his life's work writing about the Holocaust. It is not a detached intellectual curiosity that leads him to this field of study. He has a deeply rooted personal interest in the Holocaust. Certainly, the intensity of one's feelings and experiences diminishes as time elapses. However, Art is still defined by the Holocaust. This comes from the overwhelming power of Vladek.

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