Weeks 10 & 11: Understanding V for Vendetta

Part 1: V for Vendetta

  • Read V for Vendetta.
  • Write a 250 word analysis in which you discuss two powerful multimodal moments in this novel– that is two times in which Alan Moore’s words and David Lloyd’s images work together to deliver a narratively or emotionally powerful moment in the graphic novel. Include photographed or screen captured images of the moment and page numbers in your analysis. The analysis is due by Thursday, April 2.
  • Read and respond to two classmates’ analyses by Monday, April 6.

Part 2: Understanding Comics

  • Read Understanding Comics.
  • Write the following brief (1-2 paragraphs, with screen-captured or photographed examples) analyses of V for Vendetta:
    • Iconicity and artistic style (including color, chapter 8)
    • Use of panel transitions
    • Word and picture relations
  • You have until Friday, April 10 to have posted all three analyses and until Monday, April 13 to respond to 3 posts (one on each topic).