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[1 of 5] The Adoption by Zidrou and Arno Monin, pages 5-31 (2020)

Author: Zidrou and Arno Monin

Zidrou and Monin, Arno. The Adoption. Translated by Jeremy Melloul, Magnetic Press, 2020, pages 5-31

DMU Timestamp: May 25, 2021 22:33

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 01 2021 8:19AM) : Regarding cover more

I like the shadows versus the characters, the characters stand out if you look close enough to the cover.

Jul 20

Salma O Salma O (Jul 20 2021 11:18AM) : My POV more

Yes, I totally agree especially with their height. It shows a different standing between the two.

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Sherlyn R Sherlyn R (Jul 06 2021 10:41AM) : In Peru there are always earthquakes because Peru is located along the boundary between two tectonic plates.

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 06 2021 3:18PM) : Technical info more

GREAT point, absolutely correct and it is interesting how people leave and forget geographical aspects of areas and this also connects to people and where they are from. Good point!

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Robyn G Robyn G (Jul 10 2021 12:15PM) : I like the use of angles and curves to show the disruption of the town after an earthquake. it show a break in an orderly laid city.

Jul 11

Harry B Harry B (Jul 11 2021 8:09PM) : Detail and art related to English more

This is such a standout point. WOW! Symbolism is shown with the very angles and curves you relate to – and if you begin to realize the connections between art and English, this is one – GREAT job of pointing this detail out!

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 06 2021 8:29AM) : Math connection more

This is a cool tie as mentioned before Math.

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 06 2021 10:29AM) : Opinion more

My first impression of this character is of being grumpy – lol

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 06 2021 10:30AM) : Opinion more

I think this is interesting that thew airport seems to be all about the people – and less abut the child – it should be the other way around, LOL.

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 06 2021 10:35AM) : Opinion more

The illustrator does a good job of depicting the main character without showing her face, and is almost like foreshadowing, it foreshadows something that we might not know :)

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Caleb M Caleb M (Jul 06 2021 9:06AM) : This is a question(It won't highlight in green). more

Is she infertile, or is it some other reason she can’t have kids.

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 06 2021 3:18PM) : Observation of plot more

Good point, it does not seem to say but the treatments mentions seems to allude to this.

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 11 2021 8:10PM) : Connections more

Curious, do you see this being of importance due to the title of this graphic novel OR for another reason ?

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Robyn G Robyn G (Jul 10 2021 12:24PM) : That stuff is delicious!

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 11 2021 8:11PM) : Ceviche? more

I once had Ceviche – at Puerto Escondido, the seafood restaurants are on the beach, and if you catch a fish, they will take it and prepare you dish right there for you, THT fresh. The Ceviche they make is SO fresh, it made me an INSTANT lover of Ceviche – I agree with you 100%

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 06 2021 10:41AM) : Connection more

This makes me think of a secret society like the Masons, etc LOL.

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Caleb M Caleb M (Jul 27 2021 8:56AM) : Why does he hate that they adopted a child?

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 06 2021 10:44AM) : Summary more

You can tell he is not ready to admit/accept her as a part of the family, etc

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Salma O Salma O (Jul 20 2021 11:27AM) : addition to your statement more

I feel in his perspective its quite hard to get along with his new granddaughter even one that’s not from his own blood (family bloodline). Maybe he doesn’t keep in touch with his son that often to allude to that reason.

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Harry B Harry B (Aug 06 2021 12:50AM) : YES! more

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT observation, nicely stated!

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Robyn G Robyn G (Jul 10 2021 12:30PM) : Who doesnt like disney??

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 11 2021 8:15PM) : Disney more

THERE HAS to be something here about Disney we are missing? Is it there sometimes glamorized depiction of cultures and not realistic? (Pocahontas and past references in a negative way to other cultures?) – is is an over sensitive reactions as French to hearing in the news Disney glamorizes other cultures at the cost of not really acknowledging groups as cultures and more for business /selling items? I am curious about this Disney aspect of the plot. They have specific trips in Disney with Pero and I wonder if it is not the mirror of the culture? This is a part of the graphic novel that is vital and means more than we just see represented I feel! I am glad you pointed this out!

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 06 2021 10:52AM) : Queestion more

I might have missed this, why was it so important to get a toy NOT from Disney?

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Salma O Salma O (Jul 20 2021 11:36AM) : opinion (purple highlight) more

I like the scenery displayed in this image here. It sets a vibe or atmosphere for the images following

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Robyn G Robyn G (Jul 10 2021 12:32PM) : I love how the first and last couple panels on each page have very detailed backgrounds before they transition into an nice watercolor blend.

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 11 2021 8:17PM) : Detailed background more

AGAIN, I see a parallel to English and Art- in writing an author sets up the setting with very vivid imagery and descriptive writing, in a graphic novel they can do so through images and those detailed images can let the reader coast through the whole page based on the beginning and ending details images – not needed for every single cell – this is a GREAT point out that is easy to miss and just take for granted. Well done!

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Robyn G Robyn G (Jul 10 2021 12:34PM) : This is the second conversation about her size for her age. It must become important later on.

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 11 2021 8:19PM) : Size and age more

Yes, I think it is a comparison to what they expect in their own French culture, and possibly a subtle stereotype that anyone from what might be considered from an inferior/third world country, compared to their own, is not as “healthy” as their own country- curious about this.

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 01 2021 8:25AM) : Cover comment more

Checking to see if my comment, about the shadows contrasting the main characters, is showing up :) I like how the main characters show up against slight shadows that appear.

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 01 2021 8:27AM) : Earthquake more

This so reminded me of the recent and the historical earthquake that occurred in Mexico City

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 06 2021 8:28AM) : Math connection more

I think it is interesting to see Math is brought into this graphic novel.

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 06 2021 10:40AM) : Question more

is it me or do these individuals seem to me trying to assume what it means to be Peruvian, but simply dancing around finding out on their own?

Jul 10

Robyn G Robyn G (Jul 10 2021 12:33PM) : I feel the same. they could read a couple articles instead of gossiping around.

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 11 2021 8:20PM) : Gossiping? more

It just seems they are not ready to come to terms with/ willing to experience and accept what another country truly is about

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 06 2021 10:43AM) : Opinion more

Her face seems to tell a huge story.

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 06 2021 10:47AM) : Summary more

French? France! It dawned on me this is in French :) (Supposed to be)

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Harry B Harry B (Jul 06 2021 10:49AM) : Question more

Wondering if this movie is symbolic not just of these two but of something else? I am not familiar with this?

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