She gives the reader some family history and explains what her diet has always been like. She also includes some her friends in the comic (a very common thing for cartoonists.
Friday, 1 April 2016
Carol's Character
All throughout the comics Carol illustrates herself in a very honest way; the way she looks in real life is how she draws herself in her comics. She draws in the comics about how her struggle with weight would cause her to do unusual things to cover up and hide the fact that she was overweight. Over-alls were a common part of the wardrobe until she starts on her weight loss journey and wheres more active wear. Just like in real life, Carol illustrates herself wearing black framed glasses which helps give the viewer reassurance that the comic is rooted in truth. The way she illustrates herself in the comics, however, relates to what she is saying. For example, when she talks about how she loses weight she often illustrates herself in a chefs hat or a graduation gown. she also incorporates humor into her comics. When she chases away all the girl scouts she draws herself as fictional horror character, Jason.
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Is it truthful or is it a way hiding even more so behind the weight she was so uncomfortable by? I think that Carol's unhealthy obsession with the extra 30 pounds made her overthink the way she portrayed herself.
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