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Chloe Fornetti Professor Vikki Cooper EN 250 2 June 2024 “Frizzy” Written by Claribel A. Ortega and Illustrated by Rose Bousamra Graphic Novel Evaluation The graphic novel “Frizzy,” written by Claribel A. Ortega and illustrated by Rose Bousamra, successfully provides readers with the ability to follow and comprehend the plot easily. The protagonist Marlene and her naturally curly hair, which is essential to the main theme of the graphic novel, are depicted on the cover in a way that is both striking and reflective of the content, drawing in potential readers right away. Bousamra's pictures have an organized flow and are neatly placed, making it easy for readers to follow the events as they unfold. The text is easily readable and has a creative, …show more content…

“Frizzy” is a fictional work, therefore it lacks a glossary, table of contents, and index, although these are not important to the reader to understand the work. Overall, “Frizzy” gives readers an easy-to-read experience, helping to both act as a window and a mirror into the world of adolescents. This helps children struggling to find confidence in their natural born hair... or curls, find this identity in a book. Thus, “Frizzy” stands out as an excellent graphic novel that gives young readers a look into self-identity and confidence while being an appealing and captivating read. In the graphic novel “Frizzy,” the artistic content significantly enhances reader comprehension by providing additional detail through visual elements. The mood and feeling of the story are successfully expressed in “Frizzy” using color. Bousamra depicts Marlene's issues with her identity and the pressures she faces from society by using cooler, muted tones, while bright, vibrant colors are used to express feelings of joy and love during favorable occasions. Because of the color choices, readers are better able to comprehend the story's emotion, which enhances both the visual and literary …show more content…

The characters are charming, and the plot is engaging due to the humorous yet authentic style, which also the images complement the story. The “Frizzy's” usage of both positive and negative space results in a visually appealing effect that improves readability. Bousamra keeps the pages from appearing cluttered by finding a balance between white spaces and artwork. The pictures give just enough background information and action to maintain a smooth flow while further developing the narrative with visual metaphors and backgrounds. For example, scenes in the hair salon draw attention to Marlene's unease, yet scenes at home evoke coziness and tenderness. “Frizzy's” pictures play an important part in the plot, giving the reader a greater understanding of the characters and themes. This helps to make the story engaging and relatable to the adolescent audience. The graphic novel “Frizzy” is a worthwhile and captivating read for its audience, including all the fundamental literary components expected from a great graphic novel. The realistic characters, especially Marlene, capture the challenges and development of young

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