Graphic novel
AN EXCERPT OF “LET ME BE WORTHY OF HATE” Ink and paint / 8.5” x 11” per page
The multiple layers of meaning within this work expose the nuances of carrying the title, “feminist.” Love and hate are the simplified emotions that An focuses on throughout the two-page comic strip excerpt. Based on her own experiences of being subjected to misogynistic behavior from loved ones and men in general, she makes a point to show the emotional consequences of acting as a fearless feminist in the face of adversity. In a society where women are already expected to be emotionally weak, a feminist believes she must only show strength for fear of enforcing these harmful stereotypes. This belief leads to the disregard of the negative psychological impact that patriarchy and misogyny have on women who are brave enough to speak up.
Grace An Toronto/Lindsay, Canada Film Animation Concordia University
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