ENGRD101. Fall 2024. Sections 27 & 31.
The thesis of my essay is that while both Small and Walden use visual storytelling to explore emotional pain and human development, Small’s chaotic panels and unsettling imagery create confusion and pressure, whereas Walden’s structured layouts and realistic metaphors offer a more subtle and contemplative approach, highlighting how each writer uniquely navigates emotional complexity through […]
Read moreFor this assignment I struggled when it came to picking which pages I was going to sketch out. I did not know what two pages I was going to compare or what I was going to write about. Flipping through both comics I knew there were some similarities in the pages but I did not […]
Read moreThough they use different narrative and visual approaches, David Small’s Stitches and Tillie Walden’s Spinning explore intensely emotional journeys. We may observe how each author allows readers to interact with the emotional terrain of their stories differently by examining the panel structure and metaphorical usage in these two pieces. The patterns in both texts will […]
Read moreImage credit: Above: Dylan Germain, Bottom: AI, Canva One of my favorite hobbies is photography using vintage film cameras. On the top of the photo is an iconic Rolleiflex I own and the bottom is a tree trunk with a hole. The Rolleiflex is a TLR meaning it is a twin lens reflex. That means […]
Read moreTo begin comparing the two pages, Stitches and Spinning both explore children who go through traumatic or difficult times, but their families are not always there to support them, therefore David and Tillie must outsource their families to figure out how to get through their difficulties. A similarity between the two pages I analyzed, was […]
Read moreThesis: Stitches and Spinning both use a change in frame to emphasize the emotional climax of the narrative on the page, but they depict the buildup of tension in different ways — through body movement and body language — therefore, this showcases how visual techniques can be used differently to influence the emotional impact of […]
Read moreThe thesis of my essay is that growing up exposes us to various forms of vulnerability in our world and in our relationships but this unpredictability can shape our identities through experiences of trauma, therefore navigating these challenges fosters a deeper understanding of our vulnerabilities that can become integral to our personal growth. My argument […]
Read moreThe thesis of my essay is that growing up exposes us to various forms of vulnerability in our world and in our relationships but this unpredictability can shape our identities through experiences of trauma, therefore navigating these challenges fosters a deeper understanding of our vulnerabilities that can become integral to our personal growth. My argument […]
Read moreThe Courage of Vulnerability Both Tillie Walden Spinning and David Small Stitches explore the theme of vulnerability, showcasing how it shapes their identities. A pattern I recognized in the pages I annotated is the fact that both Small and Tille strive for a sense of security. Both pages incorporate varying forms of shadowing, visually representing […]
Read moreThe Courage of Vulnerability Both Tillie Walden Spinning and David Small Stitches explore the theme of vulnerability, showcasing how it shapes their identities. A pattern I recognized in the pages I annotated is the fact that both Small and Tille strive for a sense of security. Both pages incorporate varying forms of shadowing, visually representing […]
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