How does the graphic novel genre, particulary "Maus" portray a similiar message to "Compulsory Hero" through a different medium?
The graphic novel Maus portrays a similiar message to the song Compulsory Hero by the Australian band, 1927 in many ways. This is shown how they use the technique of Euphemism such as how Maus does not include images of the gory the same as how 1927 have within their music video - in fact, they use the first verse of the children playing war games to be a basis of their video. They also both share a general way of discussing about the war, they both talk about the war having no glory at all. Compulsory Hero and Maus both share the same use of emotion and colouring. For instance, they are both black and white which creates a dark mood to the imagery within their work. Even though Maus and Compulsory are set within a different medium, they still both seem to share the same techniques when it comes to the war.
What is the effect of each song/novel?
The effect of both song and novel differ. Maus gives you an insight to the situation, although you feel as though you are just the audience which can control the amount of understanding you can give. Mearwhile, Compulsory Hero has included the effect of using 'your', 'you', 'we' within their lines which sort of makes you imagine what it would be like within that situation.Although they both create an effect of an intense feeling of fear and violence. Meanwhile, Compulsory Hero uses a language technique that makes it seem like you are a part of it - like you are the 'compulsory hero'. Suddenly there is a feeling of despair and sadness, like you are the one going to war and you are forced by the law to go and kill people you don't want to kill. Overall the effects of both song and novel differ in the effects they bring.
What do you think is more effective?
I believe that Compulsory Hero seems to be more effective in the way it portrays the audience to feel for the situation.
The graphic novel Maus portrays a similiar message to the song Compulsory Hero by the Australian band, 1927 in many ways. This is shown how they use the technique of Euphemism such as how Maus does not include images of the gory the same as how 1927 have within their music video - in fact, they use the first verse of the children playing war games to be a basis of their video. They also both share a general way of discussing about the war, they both talk about the war having no glory at all. Compulsory Hero and Maus both share the same use of emotion and colouring. For instance, they are both black and white which creates a dark mood to the imagery within their work. Even though Maus and Compulsory are set within a different medium, they still both seem to share the same techniques when it comes to the war.
What is the effect of each song/novel?
The effect of both song and novel differ. Maus gives you an insight to the situation, although you feel as though you are just the audience which can control the amount of understanding you can give. Mearwhile, Compulsory Hero has included the effect of using 'your', 'you', 'we' within their lines which sort of makes you imagine what it would be like within that situation.Although they both create an effect of an intense feeling of fear and violence. Meanwhile, Compulsory Hero uses a language technique that makes it seem like you are a part of it - like you are the 'compulsory hero'. Suddenly there is a feeling of despair and sadness, like you are the one going to war and you are forced by the law to go and kill people you don't want to kill. Overall the effects of both song and novel differ in the effects they bring.
What do you think is more effective?
I believe that Compulsory Hero seems to be more effective in the way it portrays the audience to feel for the situation.
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