The Handmaid's Tale by Victor Huynh https://padlet.com/vhuynh4529/4nwgtbe53unwvssb Group Padlet en-us 2020-10-27 18:34:42 UTC 2020-10-27 20:53:00 UTC hello@padlet.com Structure vhuynh4529 https://padlet.com/vhuynh4529/4nwgtbe53unwvssb/wish/867105715 Series:
Fast-paced visuals and dramatic soundtrack contribute to the intensity. Story is expressed through actions.

Comic:
Slower paced and a bit more ominous. Invites reader to carefully analyze each illustration for hidden details.

Book:
Lure in reading by using "we" in the first chapter. Pointing towards a more universal experience. Structured in a way that describes a daily schedule. ]]> 2020-10-27 18:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/vhuynh4529/4nwgtbe53unwvssb/wish/867105715 Style vhuynh4529 https://padlet.com/vhuynh4529/4nwgtbe53unwvssb/wish/867106148 Series:
Takes place in a fall-like setting, could be linking to imminent death.

Comic:
Pictures used grays, reds, and whites that contribute to the overall grim tone. Thin lines on the drawings can represent the unstable nature of the whole ordeal.

Book:
Lots of internal dialogue, which gives the reader a window into the mind of the protagonist. Author is able to combine wording and phrases in ways that enrichen their meaning. e.g. "I thought I could smell, faintly like an after image"]]> 2020-10-27 18:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/vhuynh4529/4nwgtbe53unwvssb/wish/867106148 Techinique vhuynh4529 https://padlet.com/vhuynh4529/4nwgtbe53unwvssb/wish/867107648 Series:
Filming techniques, fast panning of camera, zooming in, etc., all create a sense of urgency. The storytelling is more direct, using minimal dialogue.

Comic:
Panels and word placement offer a new perspective of the text. The story telling is enhanced by the usage of this technique.

Book:
Finer details are evident throughout the book. It delves into literary devices with masterful technique, allowing for a more flavorful reading. e.g. "touch hands across space"]]> 2020-10-27 18:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/vhuynh4529/4nwgtbe53unwvssb/wish/867107648 Questions vhuynh4529 https://padlet.com/vhuynh4529/4nwgtbe53unwvssb/wish/867111655 (Most will probably be answered later in the book)

  • What is the world of Gilead like?
  • What happened to cause such a dramatic change?
  • How will the author develop motifs regarding of politics and religion as the story progresses?
  • What are the societal roles under this government?
  • Will anyone rescue them?
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