Question: Is Calvin psychologically disturbed or does he have an amazing imagination.
Thesis: I believe that Calvin is not psychologically disturbed, but instead has an amazing, sometimes over active, imagination because of the innocence of snowmen, the innocence of a child, and the bright happy colors and overtones used by the author.
Body 1: Most children love to make snow men, and snow men in themselves are calming and friendly.
-Connect to the ideas of personal experience of making snow men.
-This brings the point that he is a kid! That his imagination is able to tie with reality to an extent.
-What he does with these snow men could be the works of a future genius! He is thinking outside of the box.
Body 2: Most children, especially boys, love to play pranks on siblings and parents.
-Explain personal experiences of pranks on parents and friends.
-Not every kid is perfect at respecting his elders.
-In this piece he doesn’t seem to make a note of wanting harm to be done, but instead walks away with a big smile.
Body 3: If the author wanted Calvin to be psychologically disturbed then he would have drawn the pictures much different.
-The attitude of the character is much happier than they may if something was wrong.
-The bright colors pop and bring happiness.
-More dark stories like Sin City would have more of the disturbed undertone.
Conclusion: Restate thesis, and close the piece with a personal thought of the cartoon.
First of all, when I read your question I couldn't help but laugh and wonder what was happening in the comic to cause confusion about whether or not Calvin is psychologically disturbed. Secondly, your reasons support your thesis well and this is a great outline:)
ReplyDeleteGood, thesis and support are clear.
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