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'Big Jim and the White Boy,' a new graphic novel, reinterprets a Mark Twain classic

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Exploring Friendship Amidst Slavery in a New Graphic Novel

This chapter examines the nuanced relationship between two characters in a graphic novel inspired by a classic Mark Twain story. It explores themes of friendship, personal agency, and the emotional toll of slavery, highlighting the struggles and triumphs depicted through visual storytelling.

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