Persepolis explores what its like to grow up in iran, and to be misunderstood no matter where you go simply because of where you came from. The persepolis book series by marjane satrapi includes books persepolis 1, persepolis 2. The story is about a young marjane growing up in iran during the shah dynasty, iranian revolution, and iraniraq war during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Marjans family were protesting earlier in the book thinking it is going to get them more. These enclose dialogue and come from a specific speakers mouth. Persepolis takes place in the years during and after the islamic revolution of 1979. Persepolis is a unique reading experience for many reasons, but what makes it so special is its combination of deep, personal stories, and modern historical events.
Full page panels in persepolis maddy proudly presents. Persepolis quotes from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. On writing persepolis, by marjane satrapi, as told to pantheon staff. This autobiographical graphic novel tells the story of the social anarchy and war that iran was. The graphic novel was written by marjane satrapi, covering her younger years in iran. You can also find an online pdf of the text if you search for persepolis pdf on. Persepolis is an important classroom tool for a number of reasons. If you look at a show like the simpsons and subsequently a show like family guy the characters will jerk from pose to pose a lot, a bit more snappy. These two stories cannot be unspooled from each otherone cannot be told without the other, and no individual in the story can exist or be understood outside of the context of the historical change happening in. While the book attempts to tell the dramatic story of marji satrapi, the film intends to more directly educate the viewer about iranian historyleaving out many scenes of marji in austria. With books, come knowledge, and with knowledge comes individual thinking. Grandma, at first, tried to avoid the question, but she finally gave in.
The story of a return, the action occurs a bit later. The iranian revolution was one of the most significant events in iranian history. Persepolis is the story of iran during the islamic revolution and the iraniraq war. While the artistry and revelations of persepolis already make it a required read, it has taken on even more importance in the current geopolitical climate. Pps teachers have developed many different ways to teach persepolis, and ive included. Writer and editor gloria steinem captured the unique quality of persepolis.
Age strengthens the need for personal opinions and values, and the desire to distinguish ones self becomes greater. The english translation was originally released in two volumes in 2003 and 2004. The graphic novel approach to this memoir makes the story of a girl growing up in iran during the islamic revolution even more poignant. In the spring, the center hosts national book awardwinner jonathan franzen, author of the corrections, freedom, and purity, on april 17, and palestinianamerican poet naomi shihab nye, on may 3. The introduction of the image into any novel presents a new set of possibilities for the author and a new way to converse with the reader. The complete persepolis marjane satrapi advanced english 1. The average citizen is disparate for change in their own country. Get the entire persepolis litchart as a printable pdf. Originally published in french, the graphic memoir has been translated to many other languages, including english. The second time the author uses this kind of image is further in the book on page 71. Marjanes uppermiddle class parents are involved in the communist movement and are at. The intelligent and outspoken child of radical marxists, and the greatgrandaughter of irans last emperor, satrapi. Some of its simplest images are its most powerfulfor.
Persepolis opens right after the 1979 iranian revolution, which results in the downfall of the americanbacked dictator known as the shah of iran and leads to the rise of the religious hardliners who establish the oppressive islamic republic. Told in graphic novel format, both books tell stories about satrapis life. As persepolis examines daily life in iran, it also deals with a childs view of parents, friends, and old and new heroes all within the mixed framework of family, politics, and growing up. A movieadaptation is the transfer of a written work. By the end of the book, marjane expresses her sorrow that we could have avoided it all, indicating a. Books can influence how a person thinks, sees the world, and interacts with others. The story of a childhood, you must first understand iran in the 20th century. Marjane, who was still curious about her grandpa, asked grandma questions about her life without him. In marjanes life, choosing to smoke is something she first does with friends, and later with her mother, that connects her to people. In 1979 a revolution took place which was later called the islamic revolution. Persepolis by marjane satrapi by aidan mabey on prezi. This marks the beginning of years of political and religious turmoil in iran. In the beginning of the movie, i do not think i would have grasped the.
This link will take you to the read write think page for teaching persepolis with the focus on the form of graphic novel rather than on a historical focus. The historical body count by the end of persepolis is enormous. The first two panels of persepolis michaelalexanderchaney. Persepolis portrayed this revolutionary event in an entertaining and clarifying manner. The first panel situates the young authorprotagonist in a particular time and placeiran in 1980a moment when the cultural and political revolution of fundamentalism makes the veil a compulsory article of. The first panel situates the young authorprotagonist in a particular time and placeiran in 1980a moment when the cultural and political revolution of fundamentalism. In 1984, marjanes parents send her to vienna, as they sense that she is becoming rebellious and will get in trouble in. Introducing persepolis and marjane satrapi this document will give both the teacher and the students the necessary vocabulary and mind set for reading and analyzing a graphic novel. An analysis of the symbols and themes of persepolis, a. Marjane satrapi is currently considered a single author. Compare marjanes family to the speaker in the poem. By reading the book and discussing in class little by little as we our reading progressed really helped me to get a better view on the movie. What are the main differences marjane notices between living in vienna and living in iran. For details, see cbldf rises to defense of persepolis.
In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six. Differences between the graphic novel and film, persepolis. Persepolis by marjane satrapi an autobiographical graphic novel originally in french translated to english in 2004 feature film in 2007 also in french two book series 4 book series in original french summary intended audience and message execution and success intention. On pages 8384, 111, and 5, satrapi mentions how they couldnt trust the news reports and had to rely on other methods. Persepolis is the first book in a graphic novel series about the childhood of marjane satrapi, the author of this book. Once the capital of iran, persepolis was located in the southwest of the country, only the ruins of which now remain. It includes a list of vocabulary and concepts that will help students understand the graphic novel. Persepolis is a graphic autobiography by marjane satrapi that depicts her childhood up to her early adult years in iran during and after the islamic revolution. This chapter starts off with marjane coming home from school, figuring out that her grandma was home in their guest room. The iranian revolution in brief in order to fully understand persepolis. Persepolis is a graphic novel telling the story of author marjane satrapis childhood and adolescence in iran during the islamic revolution in the late 1970s. Resources for teaching persepolis in the high school classroom.
Persepolis is a story about marjane satrapi, her family, her friends, and the people she knowsand also about the nation of iran. Persepolis is a autobiographical series of bande dessinees french comics by marjane satrapi that depicts her childhood up to her early adult years in iran during and after the islamic revolution. When you read a book like persepolis, you realize that the people in iran are treated brutally and unfairly by their own government. Persepolis the name of the capital of the ancient persian empire has been widely praised by readers and other authors, including sandra cisneros and phillip pullman. At the age of six marjane was sure she wanted to be a. Persepolis is an absolutely amazing book, filled with happiness, grief and moments of childhood in a world where all children are forced to grow up. Its content provides a fresh look into a history of a country that remains in a mysterious light for westerners. The hidden heroes in the complete persepolis the literary. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six to fourteen, years. Wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, persepolis tells the story of marjane satrapis life in tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the shahs regime, the triumph of the islamic revolution and the devastating effects of war with iraq. Distribute copies of the book and ask students to open to page 3.
The story of a return is a sequel to marjane satrapis persepolis. Individuality is viewed poorly in iran, as demonstrated by the seemingly copiedandpasted scenes of people. I was kind of confuse at first not understanding if he was really a hero or he died of cancer. See the complete persepolis series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. This summer you will be reading marjane satrapis memoir, persepolis. She questions if this type of narrative form can further explain the ideas within the plot of persepolis, asking herself and the readers if the graphic novel can successfully handle material that is complex and contradictory hurley, n. Marjane satrapi describes how she used to attend a french coeducational and nonreligious school, but how this is outlawed because the islamic republic. Panels 18, page 33, gutter space speech balloons bg in this panel, marji is dreaming about her. One symbol in the latter half of the graphic novel is cigarettes and smoking. Its 1980 in iran, and marjane satrapi isnt rocking out to michael jackson or watching dallas. After the revolution, textbooks were changed and while they were taught the new books in school, her father related the truth at home.
The title of persepolis itself places the text directly in the turbulent ancient history of iran. Historical context of persepolis university of warwick. Descendents were the medes and the persians eventually, whole territory became known as the persian empire 1935 reza shah changed the. This thesis reclaims the analysis of marjane satrapis persepolis.
The hidden heroes in the complete persepolis persepolis by marjane satrapi is a memoir that exposes the revolutionary period in iran and throughout the very creative glimpse of a black and white comicstrip memoir, satrapi produces her informative story. The entire set has been translated into english and collected here in one complete volume. May 16, 2003 persepolis first appeared in france in 2000. Spanish textbooks free homework help and answers slader. May 10, 2017 the hidden heroes in the complete persepolis persepolis by marjane satrapi is a memoir that exposes the revolutionary period in iran and throughout the very creative glimpse of a black and white comicstrip memoir, satrapi produces her informative story that presents details of her life since childhood. Persepolis is a graphic memoir of satrapis childhood during the iranian revolution. Written with astonishing detail and from the point of view of a child, persepolis domesticates world events and makes them relatable and real. Trauma and juxtaposition in persepolis and a childs life and other. Then after reading a second time i realized the guy that people were cheering for died of cancer but the crowd still considered him to be a hero. The complete persepolis by marjane satrapi pioneers. Persepolis book vs persepolis movie essay 538 words bartleby. We can imagine a different time in which each little chapter of persepolis would have been published as a separate small book, on eight to twelve pulpy pages, each with a unique cover and maybe an ad for sea monkeys printed on the back. In 1980 all bilingual school were closed down because they were a symbol of capitalism.
The most common form of a movieadaptation is the use of a novel, such as the book persepolis, written by marjane satrapi, written as a childhood memoir. The graphic novel has entered the literary world and with its entry forces the reader to reconsider how a story can be told. Persepolis is marjane satrapis autobiographical graphic novel, originally published in france in four parts. Exploring the significance of the veil in marjane satrapi. Persepolis begins in the days immediately following the iranian revolution of 197879. I also dont want those iranians who lost their lives in prisons defending freedom, who died in the war against iraq, who suffered under various. The original four volumes of persepolis are in french. Jun 14, 2016 persepolis is a unique reading experience for many reasons, but what makes it so special is its combination of deep, personal stories, and modern historical events. Ask students to use evidence from the texts to support their answers. Marjane narrator wasnt very fond of wearing the veil. A new york times notable book a time magazine best.
Marjane satrapi describes how she used to attend a french coeducational and nonreligious school, but. As persepolis examines daily life in iran, it also deals with a childs view of parents, friends, and old and new heroes all within. Persepolis summary from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. The way disney characters move, theyre very kind of slow and fluid and flowing. The title persepolis is a reference to the ancient capital of the persian empire. Persepolis is the story of a little girl growing up in a country where women were once free to hold the jobs they wanted, get the education they. This thesis focuses on two comic books by women that interweave personal trauma with the trauma of historical events. Persepolis is a story about marjane satrapi, her family, her friends, and the people she knowsand also. She wants the audience to know that the celebration was truly the largest the country had ever been apart of and therefore she uses the largest panel she could for it. Persepolis author to kick off leslie speaker series. Diodorus siculus, a greek historian, writing between 60 and 30 bc, detailed its destruction in his famous work, bibliotheca. The hidden heroes in the complete persepolis persepolis by marjane satrapi is a memoir that exposes the revolutionary period in iran and throughout the very creative glimpse of a black and white comicstrip memoir, satrapi produces her informative story that presents details of her life since childhood.
The film version of persepolis stays true to the overall tone and style of the graphic novel, yet, its intention is slightly different. You lose their individuality if they are copied and pasted as such. The story of a childhood growing up is an adventure. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Pictures tell the story improving comprehension with persepolis. Then in 1980 it became mandatory to wear the veil at school. Graphic weight panel 4, page 61 the graphic weight in this panel enhances the caption by showing how angry the people are and making the reader be drawn to the panel. Introduction iran comes from the word aryan aryans settled here in 1500 b.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. On page 19, satrapi relates a discussion she had with her father. Persepolis themes from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. Apr 23, 2020 the film version of persepolis stays true to the overall tone and style of the graphic novel, yet, its intention is slightly different. They were originally published in english in two volumes, which were later republished as the complete persepolis. Persepolis is an autobiographical graphic novel depicting marjane satrapis experience during the islamic.
Persepolis is the story of marjane satrapis childhood when she lived in tehran, iran. The story is about a young marjane growing up in iran during the shah. Jun 24, 2018 i read the first persepolis book in high school which really opened my eyes up to the world of graphic novels. Also known as the islamic revolution or the 1979 revolution, the iranian revolution was the climax of the publics rising discontent with the iranian monarchy throughout the 1970s. It is mindful of analysis of the stereotypical, and partial tendencies of orientalist representations. The historical context is unlike any other book i have ever read. In this book, satrapi reminisces her life in tehran during the islamic revolution and the iraniraq war a time of oppression and dejection. Exploring the significance of the veil in marjane satrapis. Dec 10, 20 the first two panels of persepolis dramatize a conflict between individuality and universality that recurs throughout the narrative.
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