This frame is a great depiction of the internal struggle of Harvey’s emotions. He has beaten up some kids who had been troubling him and now must apologize to them according to his mother. His indecision is brilliantly portrayed by the split up of sides in the frame, on one side he is understanding and on the other he is emotional. Even if there were no words here we would be able to tell just by looking that he is thinking something over. Also, one half is more darkly drawn than the other to symbolize the meaner and more dark side of Harvey. With half of face darkened out he is given a far more sinister look that easily persuades the reader to know this is the animated and rage filled Harvey. This questioning is of his mother’s own sincerity as she was trying to tell him what to do while she once upon a time supported a communist leader who was unpopular. Generally the sense is that Harvey is a good kid who must keep his emotions under control and in this frame it is just a well drawn example of the internal struggle of emotions that flood his body.
Nate - I really like this point you made: "Even if there were no words here we would be able to tell just by looking that he is thinking something over."
ReplyDeleteAnd speaking of images, what about some of the details in these frames? Any ideas on the placement of his hands, for example?