The Mystery Gang, Inc. is visiting Scotland
to investigate rumors of the Loch Ness monster
and enjoy the Highland Games.

One of the most important roles of the
graphic artist in a children's book is to help
the author show the action within the text
but also use symbolism where necessary to
reveal other subtle details of character and motivation.

Using the picture below, discuss how
the artist uses (or abuses) this role.

(Please scroll to see full picture.)

I dont see a boat.

that guy is sporting one helluva woodie

Isn't the caber toss traditionally done on a grassy field? By looking at that illustration, It would seem that Scotland is a desert with soil erosion problems. When did Freddie get the hots for Thelma? He is touching her in an overly familiar way. They must have Mc Donalds as the girls all seem very developed. And, they are tramps. Those skirts show more than Brittney getting out of Paris Hiltons's car.
And Yes, (insert phallus joke here)

HA! I think you should've entered that in the stone fort comp

Sorry, but Boston Legal's on and I don't think Gracie Lane's gonna make it through the night.

I never knew Daphne liked women.
I always thought Freddie was...YOU know...

I think Velma is in love with the guy supportin' the giant wood...

Shaggy isn't even looking at the tents

He secretly is looking at the pole man

LOL, I've seen that before and wonder , if it hadn't been done on purpose, why is he 'leering' at the kid like that?