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. Please use this display as a guideline and modify as needed. Amadrinada por amparo chumacero ruiz buenas tardes y gracias a todas y todos por estar hoy aqui. And, to be fair, persepolis does include a certain amount of violence and especially in its second volume a certain amount of sex. Comparison and contrast persepolis the film and the comic book. The story of a childhood is a graphic novel written and illustrated by iranian comic writer and artist marjane satrapi.
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. Clearer interpretation of events increased emotion experienced by the reader full dependence on writing in a work sometimes creates ambiguity when describing specific action and events. How does the graphic novel format as found in persepolis i. Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, persepolis is marjane satrapis graphic memoir of growing up in iran during the islamic revolution. Jun 14, 2017 there are 19 relatively short sections chapters in persepolis 1. The intelligent and outspoken child of radical marxists, and the greatgrandaughter of irans last emperor, satrapi. So, of course, the images are essential to the text. The complete persepolis, nonspoiler thread april 2017 luella. Marjane satrapi describes how she used to attend a french coeducational and nonreligious school, but how this is outlawed because the islamic republic. Marjane satrapis bestselling, internationally acclaimed graphic memoir. Both have the same characters, the same sequence and the same dialogue. 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. The graphic novel approach to this memoir makes the story of a girl growing up in iran during the islamic revolution even more poignant.
Persepolis is a graphic novel in case you dont know, this is like a longformat comic book. The story is about a young marjane growing up in iran during the shah. Youve been inactive for a while, logging you out in a few seconds. Free download or read online the complete persepolis pdf epub book. Persepolis is disarming and often humorous but ultimately it is shattering joe sacco the magic of marjane satrapis work is that it can condense a whole countrys tragedy into one poignant, funny scene after another natasha walter independent on sunday. When you have the talent to be able to write and to draw, it seems a shame to choose only one. In persepolis graphic novel, satrapi traces back and represents her previous stages.
Edgy, searingly observant, and candid, often heartbreaking but threaded throughout with raw humor and hardearned wisdompersepolis is a stunning work from one of the most highly regarded, singularly talented graphic artists at work today. The first two french volumes were translated and reprinted together in the american volume persepolis. Persepolis book vs persepolis movie essay 538 words. While comic books were in the past not taken seriously, or seen as possessing much literary merit, this changed most prominently with the publication and following acclaim of art spieglemans maus, which was serialized in magazines for eleven years until a final and complete edition came out in. The persepolis book series by marjane satrapi includes books persepolis 1, persepolis 2. Persepolis is a comic book describing the struggle of an iranian girl under extremist governments. When marji returns from austria the public vs private life personas continue to be opposite. 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. When you read a book like persepolis, you realize that the people in iran are treated brutally and unfairly by their own government. The complete persepolis by marjane satrapi, paperback. Persepolis is the story of satrapis unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in. Originally published in french, the graphic memoir has been translated to many other languages, including english. Iran, formerly known as persia, was once a wealthy country, which attracted invaders from around the world.
Graphic novel analysis readability level interest level. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the. The book is followed by the second volume, published in 2004, persepolis 2. The title of the books is taken from the name of persian empire ancient capital, persepolis. As a result, though my reading comprehension is good, my reading speed is below collegelevel standards. Persepolis summary from litcharts the creators of sparknotes.
Author marjane satrapi who is also the narrator of persepolis gives a brief history of iran, which was founded in the seventh century bce, destroyed shortly after, and then resurrected in the sixth century bce. While the first book focuses on the childhood of marji short for marjane, when she was around 10 to years old, the second book explores her more mature stages of life. The film version of persepolis stays true to the overall tone and style of the graphic novel, yet, its intention is slightly different. In the beginning of the movie, i do not think i would have grasped the. The pictures in persepolis, coupled with marjanes rich historical account seemed to take advantage of that latent neural ability. Persepolis book symbols marjane satrapi uses symbolism in her graphic novel to deal with the horrors of her childhood, and create imagers for other students to understand what she went through.
The story of a return pantheon graphic novels persepolis 2. During the first half of the book when marji is a child there are explanations about what was going on in tehran at that time, as well the history behind this. In other words, symbolic representations of specific moments, events, and interactions in marjanes memory are drawn into designated panelspaces across the page. The complete persepolis by marjane satrapi overdrive. There is simply too much to teach, and given some preconceptions about the literary merit of a graphic novel, allowing the unit to sprawl into a quarter long. The story of a return, first published in 2004, is the second part of marjane satrapis graphic novel memoir, sequel to persepolis 1.
Persepolis is a story about marjane satrapi, her family, her friends, and the people she knowsand also about the nation of iran. Living in paris, she was struck by how negatively the western world perceived the nation she loved. The use of the graphic novel format allows for a better understanding and a clearer. Marjane recounts her life in strife torn iran from the 1970s to the 90s. A story of return, brilliantly illustrates a comingofage story, where young marji struggles with her iranian identity and history, all the while dealing with her frustration and loneliness in vienna. Satrapi, marjane,satrapi, marjane,the complete persepolis marjane satrapi. The book was made into an animated feature film which used the same kind of illustration that marjane used in the book. The main characters of this sequential art, graphic novels story are reza sha h, marjane satrapi. Originally published to wide critical acclaim in france, where it elicited comparisons to art spiegelmans maus, persepolis is marjane satrapis wise, funny, and heartbreaking memoir of growing up in iran during the islamic revolution. Nineveh and persepolis an historical sketch of ancient assyria and persia, with an account of the recent researches in those countries 1850 14763140264.
Persepolis book vs persepolis movie essay 538 words bartleby. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 341 pages and is available in paperback format. Persepolis 1 by marjane satrapi unite youth dublin. This comprehensive lesson plan includes 30 daily lessons, 180 multiple choice questions, 20 essay questions, 20 fun activities, and more everything you need to teach persepolis. This marks the beginning of years of political and religious turmoil in iran. 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. 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. I, like many people my age these days, did not read enough when i was little. The title is a reference to the ancient capital of the persian empire, persepolis.
Nov 19, 2014 like the majority of grown ups, marjane didnt gain success easily. 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. 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 story of a childhood 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. See the complete persepolis series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Download the complete persepolis marjane satrapi pdf. I think the below quote from persepolis is fitting. By the end of the book, marjane expresses her sorrow that. In the twentieth century, iran entered a new phase. When comparing the book and movie of persepolis, there are many resembling instances.
Marjane satrapi describes how she used to attend a french coeducational and nonreligious school, but. Persepolis 1 2003, subtitled the story of a childhood, which satrapis life in iran during the revolution and the first years of the persepolis 2 2004, called the story of a return, begins with her an austria and ends with her return to her ravaged homeland. When marjane satrapi began writing persepolis, she wasnt a comic book writer or even a novelist. Persepolis debuted in france in 2000 to great fanfare. Readers would benefit from having background knowledge. An iranian exile, former punk rocker and drug dealer. Despite frequent invasions, the country retained its own language. 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 iran around him or her, no matter how much he or she. Persepolis study guide from litcharts the creators of.
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. By the end of the book, marjane expresses her sorrow that we could have avoided it all, indicating a. Read marjane satrapi persepolis graphic novel online. Marjane satrapis bestselling, internationally acclaimed memoirincomicstrips. I cannot praise enough marjane satrapis moving account of growing up as a spirited young girl in revolutionary and wartime iran. Persepolis is disarming and often humorous but ultimately it is shattering joe sacco the magic of marjane satrapis work is that it can condense a whole countrys tragedy into one poignant, funny scene after another natasha walter independent on sunday persepolis is a stylish, clever and moving weapon of mass destruction david. Reza shah decided to modernize and westernize the country, but meanwhile a fresh source of wealth was discovered.
While the first book focuses on the childhood of marji short for marjane, when she was around 10 to years old, the second book explores her more mature stages of. Persepolis graphic novel analysis by lily hohman on prezi. A movieadaptation is the transfer of a written work. Its 1980 in iran, and marjane satrapi isnt rocking out to michael jackson or watching dallas. These citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation style. The historical body count by the end of persepolis is enormous. Persepolis, where dual narrative tracks of wordandimage combine to register temporality spatially chute 2008. Mar 19, 20 and, to be fair, persepolis does include a certain amount of violence and especially in its second volume a certain amount of sex. Due to years of financial and political concessions to english and russian powers to the. This book centers on a specific period in modern iranian history, and my own limited understanding of the iranian revolution caused me to feel like a lot of stuff was going over my head.
The iranian revolution in brief in order to fully understand persepolis. The story of a return by marjane satrapi in doc, epub, fb3 download ebook. Persepolis is part of a burgeoning field of new serious comic books, often called graphic novels. The complete persepolis movie and pop culture references april 2017 luella. Even though the author explained things in a prelude and through the main characters voice, i still had trouble understanding them fully. Persepolis is the story of satrapis unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in tehran during the islamic revolution. The title persepolis is a reference to the ancient capital of the persian empire. She grew up in a country that was ravaged first by the shah regime and later the fundamentalist regime. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Not only is she the author, but also the main character of the. It is the first part of satrapis two volumes graphic memoir. The film won prizes at cannes film festival when it premiered there in 2007. 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. 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.
The film persepolis is originated from the comic book. The story of a childhood pantheon graphic novels persepolis. The story of a childhood, you must first understand iran in the 20th century. The invaders assimilated into this strong culture, and in some ways they became iranians themselves. Wh en you dra w a sit ua ti on s om eo ne is sca re d or ang ry or happyit means the same thing in all cultures. A comparison posted on november 15, 20 by angela ho marjane satrapis book, persepolis 2. Synopsis wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, persepolis. The complete persepolis marjane satrapi advanced english 1.
The average citizen is disparate for change in their own country. How does the graphic novel format as found in persepolis i a. We can therefore understand persepolis as a graphic novel. Apr 17, 2009 when comparing the book and movie of persepolis, there are many resembling instances. Satrapi talks about how friends and relatives were tortured. Welcome to the voices, the lurid new serialkiller comedy from the. Persepolis winds up in list of mustread books, feminist books and graphic novels. Each section is made of 710 pages on average and it highlights certain important events in marjane satrapis life.
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