More Than Words: How Chapter 5 Uses Images to Tell Gatsby's Story
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- McCloud explains that comics show information in ways that words alone cannot. Gatsby's anxiety is clear before Daisy even arrives.
- Is everything all right?
- The rain, dark colors, and Gatsby's pacing immediately communicates his nervousness. The dialogue is minimal, but the visuals tell us everything we need to know about his emotional state. Graphic Novel: Chapter 5, page 116
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- McCloud notes that body language and facial expression are powerful ways comics show emotions.
- Come in.
- Gatsby holds the flowers tightly and stands stiffly. His posture and expression communicate that he feels out of place and uncertain even though he says very little.Graphic Novel: Chapter 5, page 116
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- According to McCloud, silence or the absence of words can be just as expressive as words.
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- This wide panel with no dialogue gives the reader time to feel the awkwardness between Gatsby and Daisy. The space between them visually represents the years and misunderstandings seperating them.Graphic Novel: Chapter 5, page 118
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- McCloud explains that the shift in images from panel to panel can show changes in mood and emotion.
- Nick quietly leaves, and the mood changes. Gatsby and Daisy start to smile and relax. Instead of telling us they are comfortable, the artwork shows it.Graphic Novel: Chapter 5, page 120
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- McCloud states that panel size and composition guide the reader's focus and show importance.
- I want to show you something.
- The oversized panel allows the reader to experience the scale and beauty of Gatsby's beautiful mansion. The artwork shows Gatsby's pride better than words could.Graphic Novel: Chapter 5, page 120
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- In Show and Tell, McCloud argues that images can show emotions behind the words.
- They're such beautiful shirts...
- Her words express admiration but the soft expression show something deeper; regret and the life she could have had with Gatsby.Graphic Novel: Chapter 5, page 121
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- McCloud explains that changes in line, color, and setting can show shifts in mood and time.
- If it wasn't for the mist we could see your home across the bay.
- The rain from earlier has stopped and the sky is clearing. The cool blues and the green light create a sense of hope. The artwork shows Gatsby's dreams without needing to state them.Graphic Novel: Chapter 5, page 125
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- McCloud concludes that the magic of comics is the marriage of words and pictures.
- Chapter 5 is a perfect example of Show and Tell: the visuals and dialogue work hand i hand to make the reader feel the emotions, not just understand them.Graphic Novel: Chapter 5, pages 116-125