SHAPE
Vardell notes that shapes “can convey action” and they are another way to emphasize the mood of a picture and story. In this book the irregular shape of Ms. Kirby’s monstrous and the sharp points of her black shoes emphasize Bobby’s fear of her. The severe line of Ms. Kirby’s brow serves to highlight her severity. As Bobby begins to discover his teacher’s true nature, her face begins to morph into a soothingly round and quite human face. This transformation indicates the shift in Bobby’s mood from that of a terrified, frustrated student to one that is comfortable with his teacher.
Brown, P. (2014). My Teacher Is a Monster! (No, I Am Not.). Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
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