Graphic Novels

The book I selected from the library is called My Brother's Husband. While reading the beginning of the book, I understood that there was Yachi, a single dad living in Japan with his daughter Kana. The book starts with uncovering the death of Yachis's brother, and the reader can pick up on the fact that Yachi is still grieving and having a difficult time with the loss of his brother. This book touches on homophobia as Yachi learns that his dead brother has an unknown husband, which comes as a great shock to Yachi, but the reader sees as the book continues, he starts to open up. From what I have read, I have discovered that this graphic novel touches on cultural barriers and family dynamics. When trying to think about this book as a form of technology, I had a tough time connecting the two, but I finally came up with a connection. I thought of the relationship between technology and the LBGTQ+ community. It is a positive that technology can help play a role in online representation and visibility for those in the community. The use of technology can help to create a sense of solidarity and support for those struggling with their sexuality. Graphic Novels themselves can be considered a form of technology as they help to convey complex narratives through storytelling.