WITH EVIDENCE FOUND THROUGHOUT HISTORY HOW IS IT

WITH EVIDENCE FOUND THROUGHOUT HISTORY, HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT POETRY AND COMIC BOOKS INFLUENCED NORTH AMERICAN CULTURE AND SHAPED IDENTITY IN SIMILAR WAYS? LUCY, DESTINY, STEVEN, AND EISA

BEFORE WE START

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT POETRY AND COMIC BOOKS? 1. Do you know any poetry? If yes, please name it. 2. Do you know any comic books (superheroes) that you think relate to teens? 3. Do you think there any similarities between poetry and comic books? 4. Why do you think people like poetry and comic books? (Take an educated guess) 5. Do you think that poetry and comic books have a positive or negative effect on communities and shaping identities? (Yes or Nah) 6. Which do you prefer: comics, or poetry?

WHAT IS POETRY • Literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensively by the use of distinctive styles and rhythms. • Poetry is among the earliest records of most cultures with poetic fragments found an monoliths, rune stones and stelae. • In prehistoric and ancient societies poetry was used to record cultural events or to tell stories. • Via Oxford Dictionaries

HISTORY OF POETRY

POETRY IS ONE OF THE OLDEST FORMS OF LITERATURE In prehistoric times, poetry was The oldest Poetic fragments were found in monoliths, rune stones, and stelae. used to record cultural events and stories. Poetry is very close to musical traditions, since most poetry is sung or recited. It is organized in three genres: narrative, lyrical and dramatic.

POETRY Poetry started off as a small movement, but quickly developed into a worldwide genre of literature. It is because of how popular poetry is around the world that we can come to be influenced by it. Great poets such as William Shakespeare wrote works that are studied at school all the time. Despite being in North America, we are able to study works of poetry written by people from different countries because poetry has such a widespread influence.

Edgar Allan Poe Robert Frost Emily Dickinson SOME INFLUENCERS IN POETRY

Some Classic Poetry

A NEW GENRE OF POETRY HAS BEEN INTRODUCED Poets such as Rupi Kaur, r. m drake and Atticus, have all become a household name in the world of instapoetry. There is a debate on whether this genre is a genre. People look towards this poetry since it has very easy and understandable language and themes. They're usually short verses of poetry. It relates easily to audiences. This sort of literature has become a major influence in youth culture.

THERE IS A NEW GENRE OF POETRY SOME INSTAPOETS Poets such as Rupi Kaur, r. m drake and many more have become household names in the Instapoetry world. Most of the poets moved on from instagram to print best r. mselling drake books. Rupi Kaur People have started to look towards this genre, since it has easy language and is to understand. It is organized in three genres: Atticus narrative, lyrical and dramatic

WHAT IS A COMIC BOOK Comic books are made of comic strips, which are series of adjacent hand-drawn images, usually arranged horizontally, that are designed to be read as a narrative or a chronological sequence. Via Britannia Encyclopedia

HISTORY OF COMIC BOOKS

CAME INTO AMERICA TOWARDS THE END OF THE 19 TH CENTURY. Comic books are called graphic novels if the story ark is longer and more in depth. Can range from political to humorous comic strips, romantic to horror. They were originally used as a tool to draw customers to the local newspaper. There are four ages of comic books: the golden age, the silver age, the bronze age and modern age. All have a different style. The Yellow Kid” by Richard Felton in 1896 started the genre. It was important because words had started to actually be incorporated into the drawing.

A SHORT SUMMARY OF ALL THE COMIC BOOK AGES

THE STARTING POINT FACT: THE HEROES ALSO BECAME SYMBOLI C IN THE WAR EFFORT IN WW 2. THE COVERS OF THE COMICS OFTEN SHOWED THE HEROES FIGHTING NAZIS AND BEING PATRIOTIC. The Golden Age: 1938 This was the beginning of comic book superheroes. It started with Superman who was an instant hit among the public. After this success, heroes such as Batman, Captain America and Wonder Woman were created.

The battle between Marvel and DC (two massive comic book companies) started. As the years went on, people started wanting more than squeaky clean heroes, meaning that horror and mystery genre in comics were shunned upon. There was a law placed to keep comic books kid friendly. Fun Fact In 1967, an underground movement was formed. This allowed an artist to make more adult themed and mature comic books. Since the laws made were only optional, this genre differentiated themselves from the regular comic book market. THE SILVER AGE THE 1950'SVARIETY IN STYLES

Spiderman deali ng with drug issues THE BRONZE AGE THE 1970'SPERSONALITIE S More ethnic groups were represented This was a time where comics talked about more societal issues. The subject matter became more aimed towards more social relevance. Iron Man's alcoholism The X-men were seen as how society treats the minority groups

THE MODERN AGE-THE DIGITIZATION > MID-80'S TO PRESENT • During the mid-80’s, the big publishers Marvel and DC battled it out to be number one. The horror genre returned to the market. Superhero's were televised and became more mainstream. Graphic novels, which are comics that carried out a story ark, started to popularize. Most of the comics were digitalized.

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BACK TO OUR QUESTION What do these to completely different topics have in common? How do they shape an identity and a community in the same way?

THE SIMILARITY BETWEEN COMIC BOOKS AND POETRY The connection between the reader and the writer. Both forms of literature are enjoyable for all ages: People can find themselves in the artistic pieces that relate to them. There are morals and life lessons that people can look towards. Communities can be formed through these similarities, and people can connect with others and discuss to better understand the styles.

COMIC BOOKS ORIGINATED FROM THE IDEA OF TRYING TO CONVEY MESSAGES WITH A WORK OF VISUAL ART WITH LITTLE WORDS TO PUT MORE FOCUS ON THE IMAGE. AS THE SAYING GOES “A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS. ” VERSUS CONTRAST BETWEEN POETRY AND COMIC BOOKS POETRY, ON THE OTHER HAND, FOCUSES ON THE ART FROM THE WORDS. THE LITERARY WORK IS DESCRIPTIVE IN SHORT OR LONG VERSES.

COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY The overlying theme of comic books come from problems that authors want to address, often from our modern society whether political or social. They have major influences on people because of their popularity. There are many people who can connect in their communities based on certain comics. They provide common topics of interest that people can appreciate and share together.

The reader is able to feel a connection to the poems or the comic characters. The reader can relate to the situation of the story and the message the author is trying to convey. In comic books this could be visually or written. IDENTITY Someone could relate with a character through race or how they interact with others and the obstacles they have to face. These are found through numerous of story-arcs. In poetry, the relation is purely based on the way it is written. We live in a world where things like wars and genocides happen, but things like family and warmth also live here. That’s why poetry is a way of embracing all of this and putting it in various writing styles.

CONCLUSION Poetry is a way to express emotions, so when we study poetry, we are able to glimpse the emotions of others, and reflect on that. In some cases, poetry can even inspire you to create new goals in life, or change your personality. But it is because poetry is studied so much that it can really influence our identity. Moreover, now that the internet exists, poetry is just a click away. There are many online forums dedicated to discussing poetry, and others that write it. All these things create online communities, and it is simple to join. Joining different communities with the same interest can also change your identity, as discussing things with others will cause you to start having different opinions.

CONCLUSION Many people join comic communities to discuss, share, and create new things related to their favorite comics. The comic community is so big that huge conventions are held every year for people to show their love and passion. Comic books often contain superheroes and otherworldly creatures that have nothing to do with our everyday lives, yet many people can relate to their human traits and similar trials and hardships. Comics act as a source for many to find themselves in and understand their own identities more after finding things they can relate to. Comic books also include certain morals and positive (sometimes negative) views that children and adults alike can learn from to become better citizens of their communities and the world.

QUESTIONS Now that you know more about poetry and comic books think about these questions: • How much influence has either had on your life? • Do you think that after knowing a bit more, you can find more appreciation towards them? • Do you have any different thoughts on how comic books and poetry can affect communities and shape identities?

WHAT DID WE DO IN THIS PRESENTATION? Questions Poetry and Comic Books Community and Identity Explanation

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