This is a interesting part of the book as it helps bring forward topics which can ultimately help designers understand what makes a design effective and not so effective.
One of the kep point mentioned in this second chapter is the notion that comics are, ".. a form of amplification through simplification". In other words, through simplication, cartoons can make a topic or idea clearer and more powerfully projected. This is done through eliminating unnesessary elements such as texture and complexity, and emphasizing the elements that better portray the idea that the artist is trying to demonstrate.
This approuch to representation definately appeals to me. Coming from a graphic design background, as a designer I more often then not use symbolism as an approuch to representing ideas.
The image below is a poster i did recently which is packed full of symbolism to represent such things as, fun, excitment, music and also events.
I also like the idea that, "When you enter the world of cartoons, you see yourself".
This is a valid point as i know that with myself, when i watch a movie, or read a book, i enjoy the story alot more if i can relate to the characters in a personal way. So in otherwords, when looking at comics, one does tend to invision him or herself as the characters or symbols. We become the content.
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