The parallel that I found was about communication, which can be seen on pages 4 and 7. On page 4, Seagles mom is talking about always being the last to know what is happening in the family. On page 7, Seagle talks about how he hates doctors and how they always know thinsgs that no one would tell him. I feel like this is a parallel about a lack of communication in his life. Also, on page 9, Seagles voicemail starts with "Alright, you found me..." showing that he doesnt want to communicate with anybody.
Parallel/Contrast (Visual):
The contrast between visuals is his flashback to his childhood vs. reality. In his childhood, all drawings are very bright and happy feeling while his reality is shown in dark and depressing drawings. You see the contrast more dramatically between pages 6 and 7 where he does switch from childhood to adulthood. I believe he has drawn this images this way because people depict chidldhood as being a happy time and adulthood being dull.
Frames:
In section 1 of "It's a Bird", there is a contrats of frames between his childhood and adulthood. In the frames of his childhood, the borders are white and give the sense of innocence. In the frames of his adulthood, every drawing has hard, black edges. This kind of border doesnt have a welcoming feeling,
On pages 10 and 11, Seagle is talking to his boss on the phone. The frames are all the same size and in a grid system. After reading these pages, I then noticed the frames and how it changed my view of these pages. Before, I read the pages just as they are written, a guy talking on the phone with his boss. After noticing the frames and how they are all the same, It seemed as if this is his routine conversation and that he isnt happy with his life as a comic book illustrator.
Questions: If he hates comic books, how did he start drawing for them?
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