What This Document Is
This is Arista Nareswari’s final draft essay for ENG 552, Studies in English Literature at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The essay, titled “Promote Critical Thinking about Climate Change through Graphic Novels,” reflects on the analysis of two graphic novels: “As The World Burns” by Jensen & McMillan and “Lure” by Milburn. It also includes a cover letter detailing the writing process and challenges encountered during the assignment.
Why This Document Matters
This document is relevant to students enrolled in ENG 552 who are interested in seeing a peer’s completed work on the topic of visual rhetoric and climate change representation in graphic novels. It serves as an example of a final essay submission for this course. It’s used to fulfill course requirements and demonstrate understanding of course material.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a single student’s interpretation and analysis. It does not represent a comprehensive overview of the course material or a definitive answer to the essay prompt. It is a snapshot of one student’s learning journey.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes: a cover letter detailing the student’s writing process, challenges faced, and feedback received; an essay analyzing the use of visual rhetoric in “As The World Burns” and “Lure” to promote critical thinking about climate change; and the student’s personal perspective on the effectiveness of graphic novels as a medium for conveying information about climate change. This preview does *not* include the full text of the essay or detailed analysis of the graphic novels themselves.