“Unveiling the Past: Joanna Rubin Dranger’s Graphic Memoir Reveals Hidden Stories of Resilience and Remembrance”
At the same time, illustrations allow me to create connections and contrasts within the story. For example, a small Polish Jewish child introduced earlier in the book later reappears, juxtaposed with a passage about how the Swedish press was almost unanimous in its opposition to accepting 500 Polish Jewish children. These children were seen as “Eastern Jews” and were deemed a potential threat, with claims that their presence could provoke antisemitism in Sweden. This interplay between visual storytelling and historical documentation enhances the emotional impact, making the past both immediate and personal.