Contrast: David's mom is very sad and apologetic towards him when it appears that he might not survive(171). However, when it looks like he will survive she rescinds her kindness and takes back the book she gave him(211). This contrast illustrates how his mother doesn't care about his life and is only kind to him on his deathbed.
Question: Why is the nurse portrayed as a motherly figure to David?
The simple statements stand out in a frame. Such as on page 187 when his dad says, "tasty meatloaf." Even though, this was such a small set of words, it shows how boring and uneventful the family's life is. In frames where David has been silenced or is unable to speak, there is no need for words as his open mouth clearly portrays that he cannot speak. Also, using less words makes a more interesting story because instead of writing David's actions the images can show a clearer vision to the reader.
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