LOOK
at the situations in the comic strips. Print out one that you liked. Remember these comics are from the actual camp newpapers and depict stories from camp life.

What is happening in the comic strip?
How much time passed in the comic strip?
What was most important in the comic strip?

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Comics often use parody or satire to create humor in dark or tragic situations.

What is humorous in this situation?
What is dark or tragic in this situation?
What affect do you think this comic had on people who were actually in the camps?

TRY THIS
Print out the worksheet. Take the personal story that was with the comic that you printed out. Create a short comic strip about that personal story. Feel free to exagerate things to make your point.

DEFINITION
Parody-imitating something in a nonsensical manner.
Satire-irony used to expose human folly.