In Maus by Art Spiegelman, Vladek’s uncomfortable pain of living in work camps was important because it helped him remember how nice it is to have basic shelter and furniture such as a bed, pillows, and heaters. While living in work camps, Vladek lives in a tent with only a cover to keep warm in one of Europe’s coldest winters. He had no choice but to bathe in a river just to stay clean. This was a terrible struggle for Vladek to live through for months on end. Then Vladek signed up for the volunteer camp hoping to escape the inhumane living condition and maybe even be set free. After arriving at the volunteer camp, Vladek shows a lot of enthusiasm as he enters the volunteer house. The house had a real bed with sheets and pillows for every