Analysis of the “Maus”, English homework help

Q:What is the significance of the author’s decision to portray people of different nationalities as different animals? What effect does this have on the understanding and impact of the story?

Must include thesis, analysis and evidence (passage analysis is very important)

When performing passage analysis, keep in mind the following questions that you should answer: What is the context for the quotation? Why is the passage relevant to the thesis? How exactly does the language of the passage relate to the thesis (are particular words, images, symbols or motifs significant)? It needs to be clear, for your reader (me), why you are quoting what you are quoting. Evidence should NOT summarize the plot, but it should be specific and prove (or contribute to) the claim you are making. Hope this makes sense.