One idea that can be compared between the novels The White Tiger and Persepolis is education. The role that education plays in both novels shows a lot about the characters and societies of the time they take place. To begin‚ in The White Tiger‚ Balram isn’t given the opportunity to gain an education due to the fact that he needs to begin working to help out his cousin. Balram gains intelligence by learning how to make his way through life while not having the book-smarts that society requires one
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Persepolis is a story about a teenager named Marji. Marji is living in Iran during the fall of the Shah and the beginning of the new regime. Marji is in a wealthier class than others. She lives in a nice house with her parents. Marji is close to her family and stays connected with her grandma. When the new regime makes Marji and other girls change their lifestyles‚ all of the girls think it is a joke. This gets them in trouble and in the face of death. Marji develops differently than most children
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In Document D‚ Persepolis‚ the Persian capital‚ has a palace where the emperor greets people. The architecture depicting a lion attacking a bull shows the might of the Persian Empire. Document E is a statue of Caesar Augustus‚ ruler of Rome during the Pax Romana when Rome
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Satrapi’s graphic memoir‚ Persepolis focuses hugely on the loss of innocence of Marjane‚ which she illustrates by using several techniques such as the sizes of figures and the contrast of shades‚ as well as the of details‚ or lack thereof she includes in her drawings. Marjane’s drawings are more than mere illustrations; they are drawn the way they are for a reason. Figure sizes throughout the book vary to show the importance or maturity of the characters. In the beginning of the memoir‚ Marjane
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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 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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The Islamic Revolution and second Iran and Iraq war occurred in 1979 and changed many lives. During this time‚ families and communities were torn apart. Their lives were never the same again. Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis tells readers her childhood through comics. She demonstrates to readers how the revolution and war dramatically changed the lives of her friends‚ family and herself. Even though the Islamic Revolution was to defend and free their country‚ the consequences of the war destroyed the
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The graphic novels Persepolis 1 and Persepolis 2 are graphic autobiographical novels that describe the life of Marjane Satrapi who also happens to be the author. The change of setting between Iran and Austria‚ her development and the strong political views she holds constantly put her in an emotional distress. She is a brave and strong women who lived through the Iranian revolution in 1979 but dared to stand up to the Islamic regime and express her views. This is a very dangerous act and it could’ve
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Minister’s Black Veil Screening Essay Is sin just an action that people undertake and it is forgotten once they confess it? The basic definition of sin is an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law. In “The Minister’s Black Veil” short story the author address the topic of sin and guilt in a unique way. The story talks about a minister called Parson Hooper who was always were a black veil. People feared Mr. Hooper due to his constant were of the black veil until he died. His
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Isabela Giraldo The best kind of people are the ones that use their courage and fearlessness to speak their mind and question what those who choose to conform dare not to. Malala Yousafzai’s actions parallel to those of Marjane Satrapi‚ author of Persepolis‚ as they both stand up for what they believe in during times of oppression and chaos. Although growing up in different areas and being classified under different social classes‚ both Malala and Marjane came from poverty stricken middle eastern
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