
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 scenarios that create inferences towards the two characters as well as make connections to the geography of the real world. 

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 allows Greenberg to make a large difference in the reader’s perspective of a panel, as the usage of the over the shoulder shot gives us the perspective of a character while a bird’s eye view allows the reader to look not only at the characters, but of their surroundings as well. This is another tool that Greenberg uses in order to accomplish focusing the reader's attention or even have the reader view a scene from a character's perspective. Depending on these details and perspectives, the Greenberg is able to change the way a scene appears and often allow the reader to infer 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. The enhanced focus on the characters allows her to give them extra designs and details in order for them to be seen in a different light. On the other hand, a bird’s eye view allows Greenberg 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. This amount of character detail and color scheme come together in order to portray the end of their lives as one, as although they could not be together in life, they could in death and beyond. The combination of detailed background and characters helps give a setting for Greenberg to base off as well as give the reader more information to reference.

The main plot of the comic describes the separation of two characters who could not be with one another due to an uncontrollable force, and this could be interpreted by the reader in many ways such as social status or even the geography of the continents. For example, throughout the story the characters are never in physical contact until the very end until they are old and dead. This could be connected to the actual poles of the planet, 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. This trope of separation but together in death is very common among romantic stories as well as tragedies in order for the reader to care about the characters in that universe. Along with the trope in storytelling, this common concept allows many readers to better relate with the comic due to similar events in their own lives.

In conclusion, Greenberg’s usage of camera angle, color contrast, and real world relationships allow the comic to highlight certain aspects of a detail and perspective in order to give the reader different experiences and interpretation while reading. 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. 
