The irony of the crow

The author showing both masks to show Eric’s character is an example of comedy and tragedy. For example it shows comedy because the author is most likely trying to show how sweet revenge can be. Like in one of the strips where he cuts one of the guys and licks the blood off the knife and smiles. Also it shows how the crow finds his revenge to be funny and enjoys hurting those that hurt him. In addition it is also tragedy because of how he came to be the crow. He got hurt by a bunch of guys that destroyed his life and hurt his soon to be bride. The author probably used two masks to show the mixed feelings Eric has and the irony of how he became the crow.