
Many comics use tropes such as color scheme, differing shots, and character detail to show certain aspects of a panel as well as show each frame in a different light. This along with the specific theme and tone allows for the cartoonist to better combine the actions of the characters with their surroundings. The comic "Love in a Very Cold Climate" by Isabel Greenberg is no exception, as she uses devices such as color scheme, point of view, and varied detail to present the reader with a scenario that allows them to create inferences as well as make connections to the real world that extends beyond the comic itself. 

Starting with color scheme, most of the comic connects each of the two characters to blue and orange and each represent a clear difference between the characters. Relating to the colors themselves, each seems to contrast the other, as blue typically connotes cold, misery, even depression while orange represents warmth and energy. This contrast in colors further separates each of the characters, as the two colors show a sign of difference as well as associate each of them to the color’s attributes. In the story, the characters are from the north and south pole and magnetic forces prevent them from being together. This in turn creates a sense isolation and separation throughout most of the comic, as although they care for one another they will always be separated. This is evident in the separation of colors throughout most of the panels but most evident on the bottom left panel of page 2 as it displays each of the characters side by side but separated by a difference of colors. The only exception to this is in the last frame portraying the death of the characters, as the panel displays the two of their bodies being together along with the colors being mixed. This final panel uses this combination of the contrasting colors to represent the union of two people that even though could not be together in life could join one another after death. 

Next, Isabel's variation of detail can be seen throughout the comic, as some panels describes each scene or character in great detail while others display them with simplified faces or backgrounds. Zoom can also be linked to the amount of detail, as the closer the perspective is to the object, the more detailed the object typically displays. For example, a large amount of detail can be seen in the second panel of page one and  has the perspective of an extreme close up of a character’s face. This allows the cartoonist to show details that are not seen in many of the other frames as well as letting the reader possibly relate to the aspects shown. On the other hand, some panels show far less detail on characters themselves and devote it into other aspects such as their actions or the background of the scene. This can be seen in the bottom left panel of page two, as both of the character’s faces show minute details while their surroundings are shown with certain colors and ornate patterns. This emphasis on the scene itself helps highlight details such as the previous color scheme as well as their separation, therefore giving the reader more ways to see other details for their own interpretation.

Point of view can make a large difference in the reader’s perspective of a panel, as an over the shoulder shot can give us the perspective of a character while a bird’s eye view can make the reader look not only at the characters, but of their surroundings as well. This is another tool that cartoonists use to accomplish certain goals such as focus the reader's attention to certain details or even having the reader view a scene from a character's perspective. Depending on these details and perspectives, the cartoonist can change the way a scene appears and even give the reader clues on what the author wants to convey. A good example would be on the middle left panel of page two, as we are given an over the shoulder shot of an old man talking to the main characters. This scene portrays each of the characters in detail while the old man is completely blacked out, making the reader focus more on the main characters and less on the man due to the lack of details. On the other hand, a bird’s eye view allows the cartoonist to focus on the characters and how they relate to their surroundings. This is seen on the last panel of the comic, as each of the characters are displayed as elderly while the color scheme of their surroundings changes. The combination of detailed background and characters helps give a setting for cartoonist to base off as well as give the reader more information to reference.

The main plot of the comic describes the separation of two people who could not be with one another due to an uncontrollable force, and this could be interpreted by the reader in multiple scenarios such as a commoner and royalty or even representing two continents themselves. An interpretation could be that each of the characters actually represent both poles, as each of them are never allowed to come into contact with one another due to the uncontrollable force of magnetism. The only way that they could ever meet would be the destruction of the planet itself and therefore their death. This aligns with the entire comic as well as many of the stories told to this day, as a real world example would be Romeo and Juliet. In the story, neither of them could be together due to the social hierarchy although finally being together in death. Overall, this is a very common concept in storytelling as well as allowing many readers to better relate with the comic by similar events in their own lives.

In conclusion, the usage of camera angle, color contrast, and real world relationships allow the cartoonist to highlight certain aspects of a comic in order to give the reader different perspectives. This varying perspective provides a richer and more interactive comic while allowing an audience to connect and relate the the work as a whole, therefore giving the reader the ability to make their own interpretations and understandings. 

