Scott McCloud contemplates the idea of the layout and design of the graphic novel as something that can have as much of an impact on the story as the text and content itself. In both Ethel and Ernest and Persepolis the uniform panels and use of color unconsciously reveal elements of the characters that would not otherwise have been fully communicated. In a graphic novel it is more difficult to explain a character’s personality, but it is easy to depict it through the visuals included. These visuals can include their body language or facial expressions, but a more unique method is to have the artistic layout of the page reflect the characters
