One of the topics approached in Understanding Comics by Scott Mccloud is cartoons, and how people relate to them. I really find the break down interesting, because when we do see exact replicas, or very detailed images of a person, we see only that person. However when we simplify more and more, the more we start to see ourselves, and we can relate with said simplified character. It allows a person to feel comfortable, and that they may have common ground with an abstract thought, much like the ones we have in our head from time to time. Cartoons feel like a form of storytelling, that doesn't only belong to the storyteller, but to the entire audience as well. Its a commonality with humanity, but also at the same time it is its own identity and being. Cartoons open up an in-between, where you can relate to a fake character that has real life problems.
The reason we can relate to the characters in comics, is because like most house ware appliances, we see ourselves in the simplicity of lines and shapes. We constantly see others for the detail they hold, but never ourselves. so when we see a made up character that is fairly simple in style and human likeness, we can easily put ourselves in their shoes.
Although the definition of comics is up in the air constantly, their messages are conveyed amongst the community very well, and has powerful messages through many genres.
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