from The Murder of Abraham Lincoln

Study the visual portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in the graphic novel excerpt from The Murder of Abraham Lincoln. How does the author portray Lincoln? Pay close attention to facial expressions, body language, and point of view. What do the visual elements tell you about the kind of man Lincoln was? Use the Internet to research Lincoln’s life and find out more about his character. Then write a paragraph evaluating whether you think the author of the graphic novel has done a good job portraying Lincoln. Explain what leads you to draw your conclusion, referencing examples from the excerpt.