Wednesday, November 30, 2016

In Milkweed, what is one way that Spinelli shows Misha thinks of the welfare of others?

Misha's relationship with the Milgrom family shows his concern with the welfare of others.


Misha does not use his smuggling skills for his own benefit.  As times become more difficult, Misha thinks of the Milgrom family.  He sneaks food from outside the ghetto and places it on their doorstep.  In this way, he recognizes that the Milgrom family needs help.  He provides it, looking out for their well-being.  


Another way that Misha thinks of...

Misha's relationship with the Milgrom family shows his concern with the welfare of others.


Misha does not use his smuggling skills for his own benefit.  As times become more difficult, Misha thinks of the Milgrom family.  He sneaks food from outside the ghetto and places it on their doorstep.  In this way, he recognizes that the Milgrom family needs help.  He provides it, looking out for their well-being.  


Another way that Misha thinks of the Milgroms' welfare is in his relationship with Janina.  As life becomes more challenging, Misha remains true to his connection with a girl who has, for all practical purposes, become his sister. He knows that Janina is imitating him and looks out for her welfare in not discouraging her.  Instead of solely focusing on his own needs, he looks out for her on their smuggling missions.  As the horror of ghetto life becomes more pronounced and people are sent to a place with "fences that fry...prison coops...ovens...[and] ashes fall[ing] like snow," Misha looks out for Janina's welfare.  Mr. Milgrom tells Misha to take his daughter and escape.  Misha could have abandoned Janina or refused her father's request. However, he respects Mr. Milgrom and runs away from the ghetto with Janina. Doing so shows how Misha is thinking of Janina's welfare, acting more in her interest than his own. 

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