Are graphic novels, or more commonly known as comic books, only for children? Do they belong in college classroom? Before studying them in English that is what I thought. I believed comic books were for my ten year old brother who likes to read about superheroes and monsters. But they are not. Graphic novels actually show a lot of information that you could not get from the text alone. The pictures depict exactly how the author wants you to view their story.
When we read the Coraline, comparing the text version to the graphic novel, my idea of graphic novels changed. In the text when Coraline is talking to her dad, I thought that they were talking face to face, but when I saw the graphic novel I saw that is was different. Coraline's father wasn't really paying attention to her, he was involved in his work and basically disregarded what Coraline had to say. This reinforced the authors the vision of the book and made is easier for us, the reader,to understand the book.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Creation Story
There are so many creation stories that are told. Some are scientific based, like the Big Bang theory, some are religion based, God created the world, and some are based on stories that were passed down. No matter what type of creation story you believe in they all depict the same thing. how the world or other things around you came to be. One such story is the Coyote and the Pebbles by Deyton Edmonds, is a creation story if how the star came to be. Stories like these are very interesting because they explain the creation of the stars in such a simplistic manner that anyone would be able to understand. Creations stories like the Coyote and the Pebbles are probably aimed more at curious children but you don't have to be one to enjoy them.
One creation story that stood out to me was told to me by my AP US History teacher. Everyone says that you can not be a scientist and be religious at the same time. Well, my teachers father was. He was a scientist and was a very religious man. He does not doubt the Big Bang theory but also believes that in order for the Big Bang to happen some type of external force gave that little push that cause the creation of our planets. And that is where God comes in to play. I really found this interesting, this story depicted the balance between science and religion. It showed that science and religion can co-exist.
One creation story that stood out to me was told to me by my AP US History teacher. Everyone says that you can not be a scientist and be religious at the same time. Well, my teachers father was. He was a scientist and was a very religious man. He does not doubt the Big Bang theory but also believes that in order for the Big Bang to happen some type of external force gave that little push that cause the creation of our planets. And that is where God comes in to play. I really found this interesting, this story depicted the balance between science and religion. It showed that science and religion can co-exist.
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