CHAPTER 6 GENRE

genre Classification of organisms into groups; trends and motifs that characterize a given narrative Standardization Differentiation

Genre conventions Character types Setting Narrative patterns Themes Visuals

Teen humor CONVENTIONS ensemble of idealized teenage characters high school setting characters might embody some stereotype humorous aspects of “coming of age” and slapstick humor

romance Young Romance title “designed for the more adult reader of comics” CONVENTION–narrative problematic (challenge that must be overcome before the happy ending can come) Rarely provided more than traditional role models

FUNNY ANIMALS Anthropomorphism–endowing animals with human qualities CONVENTION–using [nonflattering] human qualities to enlighten readers about the human condition

horror Picks at collective uneasiness with unknown–Tales from the Crypt Excessive violence and gore prompted Comics Code CONVENTIONS insertion of supernatural into the commonplace element of suspense a host/narrator with a sense of humor