Graphic Novels

 Graphic Novels 



The graphic novel I picked was "Nancy" by John Stanley. This novel was very interesting due to the vibrancy of the images and the quirky dialogue. There were about 7 stories throughout the 50 pages I read, and they all followed the main character, Nancy, who is a little girl. Each story pertained to a different scenario in her life with her friends and family. It often depicts the little girl being bossy and a bit dumb in some cases. She is constantly making mistakes, and other people have to help her. These stories were first created in 1933 for a comic strip, but weren't published in a book until 2009. This is apparent in the humor used, which would be considered pretty offensive in modern times. In addition to this, there are only white people throughout the book, and it has no diversity. This book is a very good look into what was popular in the early 1900s and how humor was seen differently. It really shows how humor itself is inherently political, and it evolves throughout the decades based on what is seen as funny or acceptable. The visual aspect is a huge driver for the story and humor. I appreciate reading something that makes you analyze the visual aspect rather than just the text. These books can be seen somewhat as time capsules that look back on these time periods. Overall, graphic novels are a genre that allows for playfulness, and they get to the main story pretty quickly.


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