Hank's Escapism Through Dennis the Menace

Hank's creation of Dennis the Menace becomes a form of escapism where he replaces the tumultuous real world with his cartoon version, erasing the complexities and challenges. The world of his cartoon provides a simplistic and idealized version of life, contrasting the disarray of the headlines with the tranquility of his characters. However, this escapism overlooks the realities of society and lacks representation, particularly exclusion of black Americans.