In Understanding Comics, McLoud makes valid points that I totally agree with. First thing I agree with is that we humans are a self centered race. This is so true; we constantly associate things to humans, like the car, and the wall outlet. We want things to be more relatable to us and what better way to do it than associating objects with humans.
Also, humans have very imaginative minds that can easily be distracted. I think he is smart in making his cartoon character simple. If he would have created himself in a more intricate way, we would be too distracted. The point of writing is to get the message across with as few distractions as possible. Humans are visual learners. With comics we get the “big picture” by reading and observing. Too much of writing or pictures can be a bad thing. When balanced out they work the best. McLoud refers to this being harmonious.
In Tweedie’s module we also read a chapter from McLoud’s comic book. I have never read a comic in an academic sense before, and I think it is a creative approach to taking in material. It is extremely helpful and entertaining when pictures accompany text.
