❝ The Arrival❞
☞ week one ☜
The Arrival is so visually appealing and captivates the audience because it is so relatable to people during that time. The Arrival is relatable and that is why people are so easily drawn into the comic. Analyzing each picture, you can tell that the comic is about immigration, people traveling to a new world. Immigration at the time was difficult for families, leaving your home and uprooting somewhere across the world. People start to feel isolated and afraid of the future. Each picture tells a story about what these people experienced and their raw emotion. The author, Shaun Tan, uses vivid use of characters and surrealism to bring the everyday story of immigration to life. Creating more of a feeling of alienation, Tan creates unique little creatures and mystical settings to symbolize a new world. The Arrival is mostly upbeat with serious tones sprinkled throughout the comic. 
The Arrival is a whimsical story of a man who leaves his family to discover a new world with new opportunities. Throughout his journey, he discovers new creatures and beautiful locations. Even though he does not speak the language and he is in a new world. The man meets other immigrants and finds work. This simple story is told beautifully without the need of words. Just the use of elegant illustrations.
