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Comparative Essay 20%(1000-1250 words +Works Cited page)

You will choose one of the following three topics for your Comparative Essay. In addition, you must include at least one academic secondary source as part of your analysis.
1.Kate Beaton's Ducks
In 750-1000 words, compare and contrast one scene that is humorous or happy to one scene that is sad or traumatic. Are the scenes drawn similarly or differently? Are the panels bigger or smaller? What different panel-to-panel transitions does Beaton use? Do both scenes feature the same characters or topics? Your thesis statement should answer the following question: which scene is more memorable and why?

You must include page numbers or specifically explain which parts of the graphic novel you are discussing.

ln 250 words, please reflect on your personal experience reading the graphic novel. How did you feel about Beaton's use of humour or her depiction of trauma? Did the graphic novel leave you feeling sad, angry, or perhaps hopeful? Did your feelings about the graphic novel change as you moved through the book?

2.David Chariandy's Brother

ln 750-1000 words, compare and contrast one scene from the past (with Francis alive) to one scene from the present (after Francis's death). What similarities and differences do you note in both scenes? How is family depicted in both scenes? Is Francis depicted differently in reality versus memory? How is Canada depicted as a setting in both scenes? How does

Chariandy use literary devices in these scenes?

Your thesis statement should answer the following question: which scene is more memorable and why?

You must include page numbers or specifically explain which parts of the novel you are discussing.

ln 250 words, please reflect on your personal experience reading the novel. How did you feel about the characters in the novel? Did the novel leave you feeling sad, angry, or perhaps hopeful? Did your feelings about the novel change as you moved through the book?