Unit 3 Graphic Novels

 

Graphic Novel: Persepolis - Marjane Satrapi

Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is a graphic novel that tells the story of her childhood in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution. The book follows Marji as she grows up and tries to understand the world around her, including war, religion, and unfair treatment of people based on class and gender.

Technology is not the main focus of the book, but it appears in important ways, mainly through access to education and communication. On page 35, Marji talks about how her family’s maid, Mehri, never learned to read or write because of her social class. This shows how people from lower classes didn’t have the same opportunities to learn. To help, Marji wrote love letters for Mehri, pretending they were from her. This moment shows how something simple, like knowing how to write, can be a powerful tool.

The graphic novel format helps tell the story in a clear and emotional way. The drawings show what people are feeling, and they make serious topics easier to understand. Even though the book talks about tough subjects like war and loss, the pictures help tell the story in a way that feels personal and real. Marji’s emotions come through strongly in the images, sometimes even more than the words.

Overall, Persepolis uses simple technology such as pictures and words to tell a powerful story about growing up, and it shows how things like education and class can shape someone’s life.

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM

    I really liked your choice of a comic novel. As someone who grew up with Islamic ties, I find it especially meaningful to come across historical narratives that explore similar cultural themes. It provides a sense of familiarity while also offering new perspectives. One of my favorite novels is The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, which, like your choice, is a historical fiction set in the Middle East. It also addresses important themes such as socioeconomic class and its impact on access to education. I’ve noticed that education often plays a central role in historical fiction, so I thought it was very insightful how you connected that theme to technology. I completely agree that the visuals in graphic novels can often make you emotional and convey the storyline more powerfully than words alone. Your analysis was interesting and well-presented. Well done!

    - Shahina

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