When Vladek's story is not told, the reader often sees the relationship between the author, Art, and his father. In most cases, these cases are often disagreements between father and son. Because Vladek thought Art's jacket was worn out and unacceptable, he threw it in the trash and gave him a new, updated jacket: “What a ratty old coat. It's a shame that my son wears such a coat! ... “I have a warmer one for you. I got a new jacket from Alexander and I can give you the old one; It's still as good as new” (69). Despite the fact that Art is not very happy that his father threw away the jacket, the reader can find humor because Vladek thinks that the jacket is so old and torn, without realizing that the style of the jacket is part of the artistic culture, so it's how Art wants to appear. Another example where the divide between father and son occurs is when Vladek compares his son to the famous cartoonist Walt Disney: “Yes. One day you will be famous. Like what's his name... you know... the great cartoonist... Walt Disney!” (133). Even though Art takes offense to this because he and Walt Disney are not the same type of cartoonist, the reader can find humor in this because Vladek is unaware of the difference between what Art does and what Walt Disney does.