The Secret Language of Comics: Visual Thinking and Writing
ENG101.04 Fall 2018
The comparison essay of Stitches and Spinning proved to be the most challenging assignment this semester because it was constructed in an inductive manner, and I utilized Chute’s arguments as a lens for my essay. Prior to this assignment, I did not know how to write an inductive essay. Due to these circumstances, it felt awkward […]
Read moreI found the comparison essay of “Spinning” and “Stitches” to be the one of the more challenging assignments. For me, it was easy to simply compare the two novels, but connecting them to Hillary Chute’s ideas made it more difficult. Throughout the process of writing the essay though, i found myself grasping a much deeper understanding…
Read moreI felt as though the most difficult part of this assignment was synthesizing the information in both works. It felt natural to find the similarities of the representations of trauma throughout both works, but I think that using those similarities to frame an overarching argument about the two works was the hard part. I think […]
Read moreThrough writing my comparison essay for Stitches and Spinning, I developed a strong understanding for both Small and Walden’s graphic novels. Both of these authors implemented unique structure, dialogue, and illustration, so the reader can experience their situations and emotions from the past. In my comparison essay, I focused on the concepts of unspeakability and invisibility that … Continue reading Do Not Be Afraid of Who You Are →
Read moreThrough the span of this semester, my writing has shifted towards a more creative approach. Without the typical boundaries that I was previously restricted to while writing essays, I felt that it was much easier for me to just flow without hesitation. My ability to express my thoughts through not only my writing, but pictures … Continue reading Pushing Creative Boundaries →
Read moreBoth David Small and Tillie Walden have provided a special insight into their traumatic experiences using graphic narratives. My essay focuses on the combination of textual-visual components and blank space both authors used to demonstrate the abuse they went through. The use of pauses and empty space mimics the way the human brain preserves traumatic memories, making their…
Read moreTying my shoe laces When I was little, my mom taught me how to tie my shoe laces. It took me a while to get the hang of tying my shoe laces, with all the looping and knotting that I had to get past. Slowly, with practice, I learned how to tie my shoe laces […]
Read moreOne of my favorite shows ever made is Gilmore Girls. It needs no big conflict, no loud sound effects or never-before-seen quirks. It instead tells of the quaint life of a mother and her daughter in the little town of Stars Hollow. It just made me so ha…
Read moreThis was my attempt to recreate a scene from the popular 90s TV show, “Friends.” I chose this scene because I wanted to do something that involved my friends. This scene was pretty difficult to mimic because it was hard to get the same background, couch, and other props. However, we were able to […]
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