We can easily find comics which are in newspapers, magazines, books, etc.
Comics are a popular genre in our lives, because they can give us not
only fun, but also knowledge, regardless of age. I learned Korean history and lots
of information about the various countries of the world in comics. Maybe, we simply make a mistake and think comics are only a children`s genre/media. However, I think that comics
are both children’s and adults’ genre/media,
because there are many kinds of comics which are for children and adults these days. It means that we cannot give a definite
answer about whether comics are for children or adults. For example, there are a lot of comics giving a lesson for children, like Aesop´s Fables. When traditional stories such as Snow White and
Cinderella are put into comics, children like to read them, and this can expand
the children’s imagination. It can also apply to adults to remind and make them return to the innocence of childhood.
On the other hand, there are also a lot of comics for
adults such as detective or mystery comics. Furthermore, some comics can give the
meaning to both children and adults. For example, Tintin is one of the good comics for
both of them. It could be shown that Tintin is a
global comic for everyone from children to adults. Farr (1991) says that “the child will be gripped by
the ex-citement of Tintin, the comedy, even farce the adult will additionally
find political satire and parody, puns and prescience” (p. 9). I think that comics are
a significant genre
for children and adults, and make easy and pleasant expansion
of knowledge in our lives. According to the article Using graphic novels
with children and teens: A guide for teachers and librarians (2008), comics are suitable media for all ages and genders
from children to adults. For this reason, people
from children to adults can easily access comics.
Thus, I think that comics can be described to apply to both
children and adults. Also comics sometimes make a connecting
link, between children and adults, and then they can communicate with
each other more easily.
References
Farr, M. (1991). Introduction. In
Tintin: the complete companion (pp.8-9). London: John Murray.
Using Graphic Novels with Children and Teens: A
Guide for Teachers and Librarians. (2008). Retrieved August 19,
2014, from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/using-graphic-novels-children-and-teens-guide-teachers-and-librarians
Good idea, Kevin! :)
ReplyDeleteComics have developed so adults and children can enjoy and learn from them.
Nice reference to Farr (1991).
Thanks for your good comment. :)
DeleteThanks Kevin. I have already marked this one (did you repost?). A good first response. I like your Aesop's Fables reference (isn't it interesting that those fables are quite violent and gory - something we tend to consider inappropriate for children in the west. Amazing how thigs change over time). Your APA is good. Your opinion is clear, however you could do more to develop it. Also, watch the clarity of your language. By the way, you should have made 3 posts by now. I assume I will get 2 more from you shortly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your help,Sir :)
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