Weeks 1 & 2 The Blue Lotus

Questions. Chose one or two questions to answer rather than all of them. Some questions might be combined in your answer. Remember to respond to other bloggers. Please answer in the comment section - do not create a new blog!

1) Are comics just a children's medium. What does Blue Lotus show us?

2) How does Farr (1991) justify Tintin's appeal to adults?

3) How does The Blue Lotus relate to what Said (1997) terms 'Orientalism' ?

4) Is The Blue lotus a racist text? Give your reasons.

5) Herge used the expression 'the wind and bone' to refer to his art work. What do you think he meant.