Le fils sera contre son père. Le rejet de l’héritage paternel dans la BD des descendants de survivants de l’Holocauste

Abstract

For several decades, the memory of the Holocaust has been a central element of Jewish identity. However, some descendants of survivors have lately criticized the way this commemoration has been carried out, both in a family context (where the father figureoften plays an essential role) and through popular culture, endorsing other formulas involving greater intercultural dialogue. This article analyzes the works of two comic strip authors who are part of this trend, Michel Kichka and Joann Sfar, by examining the alternative concept of identity that they propose.