Identity is a factor that has the ability to change. Misha’s identity changed throughout “Milkweed.” Misha changed from Stopthief to Misha Pilsudski to Misha Milgrom to Jack/Poppynoodle. Identity is serious because someone could take your identity. It’s something we should pay attention to. Misha’s evolution of identity drove a force of his life because each time he changed, he matured. Misha’s first name was Stopthief. He hadn’t learned anything, leaving him immature. He was wild, and he would run around and steal food. When he met Uri, he was young and didn’t know many things. Misha would find food and run until he got it. He was not matured at the time to know that he shouldn’t steal. In the book it says,” There was bread in all shapes and sausages of all lengths and colors and fruits and candies.” (5) They stole all of that food, and they are hoarding the food in a pile. He has no education involving rules. Misha eventually becomes Misha Pilsudski. …show more content…
In the ghetto, he took caution when he went to smuggle. Misha didn’t want to get caught or even killed. He wasn’t as wild anymore. He tried to keep his family safe, even though he should’ve been protecting himself. The book says,” It was all the warning Uri gave me anymore.” (70) Uri didn’t want Misha or himself to end up in danger. Danger such as, a concentration camp. Misha was also mature because he tried to keep Uri protected as well as his family. It would have taken a lot of responsibility to take care and watch over a family, but also a close friend. Misha then became known as Misha