This chapter describes the research methods used for assessing the relationship between Alan Moore’s graphic novel readership and the effects, if any, it had on said readership in influencing whatever social or cultural reform that took place after his work’s had been published. This paper’s methodology outlines the set of procedures or method’s used to conduct the research; including the theoretical framework, data collection and data analysis method’s which were used. Methods Used The primary
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Some genres of novels are considered to be more "literary" than others or are more respected than others. One genre that is often looked down upon by those in the literary world is the romance genre due to the sometimes overly descriptive nature of its story line. However, despite the possible stigma attached to them, romance novels are extremely popular and according to statistical data, accounted for the largest share of types of books sold in the U.S. in 2010. Romance novels follow a classic
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The psychoanalytic approach to literature best helps one understand the novel. All My Puny Sorrows, a novel written by Miriam Toews, explores the relationship between two sisters, Elfrieda and Yolandi. Elf, the older sister, is determined to die whereas Yoli spends most of her time trying to keep her alive. The family dynamics present in this novel influence the characters to a great extent. When applied to the novel, this approach helps one understand that family influences one’s decisions. It also
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In a coming of age novel, the main protagonist goes through experiences, events, and realizations that puts them into an adult mindset. The framing of historical events to fit a coming of age novel are the perfect way to discuss a difficult event and show how people throughout the time had to grow. The Diary of Anne Frank is a coming of age novel that describe a young girls experience throughout the holocaust and how she overcame great difficulties. Throughout The Diary of Anne Frank, the loss of
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world, it is usually a big stereotype. The novel ‘Josh’ by Ivan Southall provides an Australian Identity. The novel also helps portray how Josh transits from an Aussie Lad to an Aussie Man. The novel is about how Josh goes to Ryan Creek for a week but uprising conflicts throughout the novel result in him trying to run away back to where he belonged. The book was set in the Great Depression which meant that most people were in poverty. Throughout the novel ‘Josh’, Ivan Southall effectively displays
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Confessions: The Private School Murder Tandy Angel is the protagonist in this novel. Tandy is a teenage girl who is living a life of wealth. She is a smart girl with long brown hair, but also a girl who has secrets, some of which she doesn’t understand herself. Her personality is rather unusual, probably due to the fact that her parents were demanding, extravagant, controlling, and strange. Tandy alongside her brothers was an overachiever. Everyone in the family was bigger, stronger, faster, smarter
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There are many fiction novels that help people understand major issues such as: racism, poverty, teen angst, bullying, and sexual orientation. A novel that helped me understand about bullying is when I read Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks in Ms. Kirsch’s 11th grade English class at Lenape Tech for our choice of fiction novel. Throughout this entire novel, the plot and characters also helped me understand poverty and teen angst. Safe Haven is about a girl (Katie) who has made many attempts over many
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018 The Invention of Wings Analysis Sue Monk’s novel The Invention of Wings describes both the life of a slave, Handful, and her master’s daughter, Sarah, and their relationships with each other, family, and outsiders. They relentlessly fight for their freedom in hope to alter the American society’s ideas of slavery. Monk uses narrative voice and characterization to bring her story to life. Monk uses two narrators throughout the course of the book. The first narrator is Handful, the slave, and
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Expectations? Why is Dickens interested in these changes? What role does social class play in these changes? Pip, the main character, changes throughout the course of Great Expectations by maturing and becoming a gentleman. He was a young boy when the novel began and then he was sent to play with a young girl, who told him he was coarse and common. When Estella told Pip that, Pip immediately decided to change and become a gentleman to win her heart. Because of his already low self esteem, Pip changes
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prospect of studying Literature with Film as a degree. Above and beyond novels studied as part of my English Literature A-level, I have sought insight into a range of books about the Middle East. For instance, In 'The Search of Walid Masoud', Jabra Ibrahim Jabra illustrates the world of sin and corruption in the 1948 Arab Israeli War through his colloquial Arabic, detecting moods. The tone of language and themes in his novels allows one to understand the nature of the author's stance in politics and
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