In the graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi‚ the author uses words as well as illustrations in order to deliver the story of a young Iranian girl raised by a modern family in a traditionalist country. Satrapi composes her illustrations to reflect the current emotion or state of her character in order to accentuate certain events. She often uses splash frames and incorporates Persian flourishes into her artwork. Some character issues that are expressed through panel composition are Marjane’s
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Persepolis runs deeper than the historic background or Iranian culture Marjane Satrapi experienced throughout her childhood. Satrapi’s story exploits the idea of feminism and empowerment of women‚ while also touching on the topics of family‚ religion‚ drugs and alcohol‚ all ways of life that are experienced all too well by the average person. Although many people you ask on the street might say they have not had to endure to warfare‚ perhaps you have met someone who has served for your country‚ or
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Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is a graphic novel that encompasses the struggles of a child coming to age. An autobiographical piece depicting the life of a girl who is living through the Iranian revolution. Throughout the novel‚ Marjane has personal conversations with an autonomous god. She shares everything with him‚ her expectations of the world and her purpose in life. However‚ the relationship between them evolves over time as she grows older. When Satrapi introduces god in the novel she explains
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The book Persepolis‚ by Marjane Satrapi‚ is a graphic novel. This eye-opening book gives insight on the Iranian revolution thought Marjane Satrapi’s perspective. The government’s small group of leaders are trying to recruit more male kids and lower class families to come and fight in the military by portraying it as the gateway to paradise. This illustrates how in the time of need‚ innocent minds have the ability to trust blindly‚ making them susceptible targets for governments and leaders. The
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Persepolis The graphic novel Persepolis depicts the Iranian revolution from a child’s point-view through the eyes of the author Marjane Satrapi. Satrapi describes her experiences and actions while being raised during and after the Iranian revolution. The Iranian revolution was based strongly on the Islam faith and the establishment of an “Islamic Republic” (Crossroads and Cultures‚ 1008). After the year 1980 when the revolution had been resolved‚ women and girls were required to wear veils and were
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and connection to the content matter. In the graphic memoir Persepolis‚ author and artist Marjane Satrapi reinforces her turbulent emotional states over the course of her youth through panel design—specifically‚ captions‚ splash panels‚ and patterns. This‚ in combination with the monochromatic design heavy on negative space‚ communicates a clear narrative of distress‚ devastation‚ elation‚ and pride. Satrapi utilizes captions‚ providing a running narration that directly addresses the reader and bonds
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Response Piece to “The Shabbat” Marjane Satrapi’s literary piece entitled “The Shabbat” is a story that shows that even children have a deep sense of perception. Although the author is only about 13 or 14 years old when the story takes place‚ she is exposed to many adult like scenarios at a very young age. This makes her very mature‚ having a deeper sense of things taking place around her at all times. The story centers around the lives of the Satrapi’s‚ namely Marjane‚ her mom‚ and dad. They sit around
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In Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel‚ Persepolis‚ the audience follows young Marji’s childhood in the backdrop of the Islamic Revolution in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Young Marji develops her own sense of individuality‚ nurtured through her family’s modern lenses and lifestyle. Her modern family and their individuality sets them apart from the religious conformity that was demanded by the Shah at this point in Iranian history and culture. It is very important to note that the conflict between
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We often refer it to the background of the person what they have been through in their life. The author of Persepolis” Marjane Satrapi was born during the Islamic revolution‚ where things were in an extreme condition compared to condition of our modern society. The environment was unpleasant. Violent acts‚ torturing‚ deaths‚ and forceful actions surrounded her. Later Marjane Satrapi’s establish her book “Persepolis”. The book is a narrative of her life from six years of age until fourteen years
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In Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel Persepolis‚ we follow Marji as she faces various obstacles throughout her childhood into adulthood. Most of her childhood is spent in Iran‚ yet her adolescent years are spent in Vienna. Although she and her family believe a different environment will bring her peace‚ she’s faced with a set of complex issues in both Iran and Vienna. She faces herself when she is thrown into less than ideal situations. Satrapi displays how even in a place away from physical violence
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