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The Role of Women in the Novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, Short Story Eveline by James Joyce, and How to Escape a Leper Colony by Tiphanie Yanique
Belief
Culture
Persepolis
Religion
Literature has always been the mirror of me human psyche. It can be interpreted in various ways to understand perspectives and social trends. In today’s changing world, where citizens are fast awakening and realizing the importance of fighting for equal rights, it has become essential to understand the role of women in literature and how…
Theme of Identity in “Persepolis” Analysis
Identity
Persepolis
The Social identity of Marjane in the novel Persepolis is primarily a construct of outside influences. She is growing up in a chaotic environment that most people would run away from. However, her father and uncle seek out danger and answers and this seeps into her characteristics. She notices many differences between her and others…
Autobiographical Graphic Novel” Persepolis” Analysis
Autobiography
Novel
Persepolis
Another way to understand the concept of “within” is to examine how one character silences another character in a text. For instance, in the autobiographical graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, the question arises of how secularists are silenced by Islamic Revolutionists. The novel opens with the chapter “The Veil,” set in Iran in 1980…
| release date | December 25, 2007 (USA) |
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| description | Based on Satrapi's graphic novel about her life in pre and post-revolutionary Iran and then in Europe. The film traces Satrapi's growth from child to rebellious, punk-loving teenager in Iran. In the background are the growing tensions of the political climate in Iran in the 70s and 80s, with members of her liberal-leaning family detained and then executed, and the background of the disastrous Iran/Iraq war.… More |
| quotations | “One can forgive but one should never forget.” “Nothing’s worse than saying goodbye. “I want to be justice, love and the wrath of God all in one.” “I had learned that you should always shout louder than your aggressor.” “Once again, I arrived at my usual conclusion: one must educate oneself.” |
| information | Directors: Marjane Satrapi, Winshluss Starring: Chiara Mastroianni; Catherine Deneuve Languages: French; English; Persian; German Music by: Olivier Bernet Awards: CĂ©sar Award for Best Writing – Adaptation, Cannes Jury Prize |
