Answer:
Overall, in Maus, Vladek is a complex character.
He is a survivor of the Holocaust who has experienced immense suffering and loss, yet he is also a stubborn, proud, and often selfish man.
He is also a loving father, husband, and friend who is willing to do anything to protect and help those he loves.
Vladek's complexity allows us to understand his motivations and his struggles, and ultimately to empathize with him.