Analyzing Vibiana's Character In Saints

The discussion part of the article is going to be divided into three parts. The first part of the analysis is the deconstruction and the constructions of meanings behind the representation of Vibina’s character in Saints graphic novel by using the theory of social positioning and agency. The analysis on this part shall focus on the utterances produced by the characters and thevisual representations of the story. The second part of the analysis will be based on Kress and Van Leewuen’s five visual narratives and McCloud’s comic theory. Some key images from the novel are to be analyzed by their image focalization and the panels’ transitions. Lastly, I would propose pedagogical perspectives on how to use Saints in a classroom.

Vibiana’s agency and her social positioning in conflicting times In this part of analysis , I would look into the conflicting situations that Vibiana had to deal and pushed her to take a decision. Vibiana, like the superheroes of many traditional comics, lived in a duality between her initial identity and the identity she created for herself. In times of estrangement and ridicule from her family, Vibiana chose to embrace her devil self …show more content…
In many communities, converting to a foreign belief is considered as an act of rebellion against one’s family and community , consequently may risk one to lose or be alienated by his family and community. Confronted with the choices between living in the family and community that despised her or embracing a new religion and people who welcome her, Vibiana decided to make a big decision that later angered the family. The next day after receiving a harsh punishment form the family after converting, Vibiana made another big decision by leaving her family and community. It is another rebellion – motivated act performed by Vibiana that showed her individual reaction toward the hostile treatment she