Persepolis

Ghazaye Irani shegeft angiz ast! As someone who is Persian, I often find myself contemplating food decisions. What to eat? Where to eat? etc. Recently, when visiting the Big Apple, I had the opportunity to discover Persepolis.

This is a descriptive analysis on the memoir Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.

A critical analysis of Persepolis, the graphic novel and the movie.

A reflection on Marjane Satrapi's The Complete Persepolis.

A critical review of the animated feature Persepolis.

Recent events have led many to have the mindset that Islam is inherently evil. Satrapi uses her graphic novel to break down the misconceptions and create a view that Muslims are just like everyone else, especially in times of struggle.

An exploration of one of the hottest graphic novels on the market

Persepolis was intended by the Persians from the beginning to be one of the most impressive cities in the world. What remains of it today gives only a hint as to what it must have looked like back then.

Marjane Satrapi, illustrator, writer and capturer of childhood's truths, displays her talent in her comic-book style novels, Persepolis and Persepolis 2. The autobiographical story begins in 1980 Iran, the beginning of the Muslim Revolution.

In the comic book Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi gives an account of her childhood during the Islamic revolution, an account filled with change and struggle with self-identity and security amidst a turbid and tumultuous period in Iran.

A poem about Now Ruz, the Persian New Year.

Marjane, the central character in Persepolis, is able to overcome a tragedy in her home country. She uses love, courage and fear to battle a horrible situation.

This brief review provides insight into Marjane Satrapi's autobiographical, graphic novel, "Persepolis."

An insightstful and touching graphic medium

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