The feedback on my literature review was overall positive. The topic was seen as relevant and worthwhile, and the review itself was communicated clearly. It was also clear that I already have a good starting base of sources to build from. One of the strengths of the project is the way it brings together ideas around war, memory, animation, and metaphor. The example of Waltz with Bashir was also seen as particularly relevant to the direction of the research.
At the same time, there are some areas that need further development. One important point is that the title and wording of the project need to be sharper, as the current phrasing could be more precise. From this, it was suggested that the title should be turned into a clearer research question, so that the study has a stronger central focus. I also need to improve some academic conventions in the writing, such as simplifying in-text references by using the author and year rather than full publication titles, being more consistent with page numbers for books, and giving the correct details when films are mentioned.
Another key part of the feedback was that the bibliography should continue to expand. I need to read further around animated documentary, memory, war, and the idea of animation as a form of representation or document. This will help strengthen both the theoretical background and the connection to my practice.
More broadly, the feedback confirmed that this is a good topic because animation can communicate things that live action often cannot. This includes memory, associations, metaphor, individual pain, and wider social issues. Rather than only showing conflict in a direct or literal way, animation can offer a more indirect and sensitive form of representation.
Overall, the main message from the feedback was that the project is moving in a strong direction, but now needs to become more focused and structured. My next steps are to rethink the title, turn it into a clear research question, begin considering a possible chapter structure, and continue developing the bibliography with further reading.