34 pages 1 hour read

Dav Pilkey

Dog Man

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2016

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Essay Topics

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Analyze the art styles used in Dog Man. What techniques does Pilkey use to make his art look childish without sacrificing legibility?

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In his “About the Author” blurb, Pilkey writes that he has ADHD and dyslexia; he also shares that he had behavioral issues as a child. What is his purpose in volunteering this information? How does knowing this impact the way one might read Dog Man?

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Examine the way Pilkey uses setup and payoff in constructing these stories. How does this process interact with the absurdist humor in Dog Man? How does it impact the way these stories are told and the way the characters are portrayed?

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