Social Conformity In Anya's Ghost
Adolescents undergo many social issues as part of this stage of ‘growing up’. In the graphic novel Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol, Anya struggles with her identity and self confidence but stumbles upon a ghost that could help her face these issues. The novel greatly focuses on elements of ‘fitting in’ at school: a problem that many, if not all teenagers face during this development stage. Brosgol explores this topic of social acceptance through various visual techniques that expresses Anya’s desire for social conformity.
It is acknowledged that Anya feels as if she were an outsider throughout the novel. This can be seen as she enters school for the first time after falling in the hole (43). Anya stands in the foreground with her back facing
It is acknowledged that Anya feels as if she were an outsider throughout the novel. This can be seen as she enters school for the first time after falling in the hole (43). Anya stands in the foreground with her back facing