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Maus II Unit Journal #1
We will do several journals throughout this unit. Answer the ALL of following questions in paragraph
format.
1. If you had to explain to someone what comics are, how would you define comics?
2. Do you think comics are a type of literature? Explain why or why not.
3. Name comics that you are familiar with—either comics you have personally read, or comics you have just
heard of.
4. What do you think the difference is between comics and graphic novels? If you have no idea, make an
educated guess.
5. Do you think that it is appropriate to use serious content for the topic of a comic, like the Holocaust?
Explain why or why not.
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