Ghost World

1) What happens in the graphic narrative? What feelings does the piece evoke? What is the purpose of this piece? Who is the intended audience? What is the tone?

In Ghost World, two girls, about twenty years old, exchange stories and talk about things that had happened prior to their conversation. There isn’t really a solid plotline; the plot consists of the girl’s everyday experiences. The piece evokes a feeling of conformity and normalcy. The purpose of the piece is to describe the everyday experiences of two very close friends. The intended audience is most likely teenage girls. I felt the tone was very bland and normal.

2) How does the black, white, and blue coloring impact your perception of the narrative? Why does the author/artist choose to use a blue wash instead of just using black and white only? What feelings does the color blue evoke?

The black, white and blue color impacts my perception on the piece by adding a third and equally bland color. The shade of blue that the artist uses evokes no real emotion for me. I feel like the shade of blue could be switched with the color grey, and the piece would evoke the same emotion and feeling. If anything I think that shade of blue gives the piece a very normal feeling, like the piece needs to conform to a set of guidelines.