In Alison Bechdel’s “Fun Home,” time is manipulated by using past elements as reminders to previous events in the storyline. Although it isn’t outright stated in page 134, we know Bruce and Helena Bechdel focused more of their time perfecting their craft rather than doing “basic parenting duties,” such as making lunch for the kids or creating an emotional bond. Page 134 illustrates Alison explain how the Bechdel family’s artistry lead to isolation amongst them.
The panels on this page depict a young Alison being pushed away by her father’s music and making her way up the staircase, after asking him to prepare lunch. She is then seen drawing on the wall, with the caption “From their example, I learned quickly to feed myself.” This is both literal
The panels on this page depict a young Alison being pushed away by her father’s music and making her way up the staircase, after asking him to prepare lunch. She is then seen drawing on the wall, with the caption “From their example, I learned quickly to feed myself.” This is both literal