What message is spiegelman trying to convey in the panel?
the good stamp in the passport would give the individuals a possible means of escaping persecution.
the better-dressed individuals were generally more affluent and thus had a better chance of being spared relocation.
even in times of danger and despair, the individuals placed an emphasis on a tidy physical appearance.
by being presentable and appearing able-bodied, the individuals still had hope they could escape a terrible fate.