"Six Panel Autobiography" by Jeffrey Brown

     Different from the previous three creative nonfiction pieces we've read, Brown's autobiography is very contrite and to the point. I found it interesting and very telling for as brief as it is. The element of graphics in this piece is very revealing when combined with the short blurbs in each panel. Such as when Brown introduced his father as a minister, the illustration shows Brown sitting in a pew looking forlorn. This reveals a great amount about how Brown felt/feels about his father's occupation, and his involvement with it. Then, as he writes about his interest in reading and comics, the illustration shows the subtle happiness and content in his face. This informs the reader of Brown's interests and passions, and how it led him on the journey he chose. This continues in every panel, and in a very simple and practical manner. This combination of illustrations and captions is an effective way for a condensed autobiography to still effectively relay the intended affect.