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Craig Carey

The document provides background information on the graphic novel "Daytripper" by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá. It summarizes that the graphic novel explores themes of memory, family, friendship, love, and life and death through following the lives of the main character "Bras" at different ages. It also notes some Brazilian influences on the story including references to Brazil in the character's name and inclusion of Brazilian literary works, culture, food and festivals.

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DAYTRIPPER FÁBIO MOON & GABRIEL BÁ
Daytripper
“Every reference, every photo, every color and every character, everything was made to try to reproduce feelings. A feeling that you were alive, happy, lonely, afraid or in love.” Fábio Moon, endnotes (2010) MEMORIES&FEELINGS
• Memory • Fathers & Sons • Friendship • Ambition & Failure • Love & romance • Imagination & dreams • Life and death • Youth & adulthood TOPICS&THEMES
Daytripper
Chapter Age 1 32 2 21 3 28 4 41 5 11 6 33 7 38 8 47 9 Dream 10 76 THESTRUCTURE OFDAYTRIPPER
Death
•The name “Bras” is a reference to Brazil, where Daytripper’s creators were born. •The name “Bras” is also a reference to one of the most famous characters in Brazilian literature, Brás Cubas. •Family, food, language, and festivals BRAZILIAN INFLUENCES
The Festival of Iemanjá Iemanjá Day, Feb. 2
The Festival of Iemanjá •The festival of Iemanjá (sometimes spelt Yemanjá) takes place in many places all over Brazil. Iemanjá is Brazil’s goddess of the sea. •Biggest annual celebration takes place in the Rio Vermelho neighbourhood in Salvador on February 2. •During the festivities, followers of the Candomblé religion offer flowers and gifts to their goddess Iemanjá. •Iemanjá watches over sailors and fishermen and controls their catches. She is concerned with aspects of womanhood, fertility and family; she’s also the protector of children.
CHARACTERS
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Words Pictures Panels Cuts Composition Perspective Gestures FORMAL ANALYSIS
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DAYTRIPPER FÁBIO MOON & GABRIEL BÁ
DAYTRIPPER FÁBIO MOON & GABRIEL BÁ

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  • 3. “Every reference, every photo, every color and every character, everything was made to try to reproduce feelings. A feeling that you were alive, happy, lonely, afraid or in love.” Fábio Moon, endnotes (2010) MEMORIES&FEELINGS
  • 4. • Memory • Fathers & Sons • Friendship • Ambition & Failure • Love & romance • Imagination & dreams • Life and death • Youth & adulthood TOPICS&THEMES
  • 6. Chapter Age 1 32 2 21 3 28 4 41 5 11 6 33 7 38 8 47 9 Dream 10 76 THESTRUCTURE OFDAYTRIPPER
  • 8. •The name “Bras” is a reference to Brazil, where Daytripper’s creators were born. •The name “Bras” is also a reference to one of the most famous characters in Brazilian literature, Brás Cubas. •Family, food, language, and festivals BRAZILIAN INFLUENCES
  • 9. The Festival of Iemanjá Iemanjá Day, Feb. 2
  • 10. The Festival of Iemanjá •The festival of Iemanjá (sometimes spelt Yemanjá) takes place in many places all over Brazil. Iemanjá is Brazil’s goddess of the sea. •Biggest annual celebration takes place in the Rio Vermelho neighbourhood in Salvador on February 2. •During the festivities, followers of the Candomblé religion offer flowers and gifts to their goddess Iemanjá. •Iemanjá watches over sailors and fishermen and controls their catches. She is concerned with aspects of womanhood, fertility and family; she’s also the protector of children.