Persepolis, by marjane marji satrapi, is an autobiographygraphic novel about a young girl growing up in iran during the time of the iranian revolution. A humorous and haunting memoir of a young girl in iran by marjane satrapi, persepolis is an absolutely amazing book, filled with happiness, grief and moments of childhood in a world where all. A s a graphic novel, persepolis is an innovative approach to the traditional bildungsroman, or comingof age narrative. Persepolis is a completed autobiographical series of bande dessinees french comics by marjane satrapi that depicts her childhood up to her early adult years in iran during and after the islamic revolution. Grade levels and graphic novels persepolis by marjane. Persepolis memoir isnt appropriate for seventhgraders, cps. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six to fourteen. Swirl of cool magical ideas has mermaids, sea monsters, too. The historical body count by the end of persepolis is enormous. Marji is the only daughter of an upper middle class couple, and as a result has the privilege of receiving an upper class education. Marjane satrapis graphic novel persepolis is a dense volume of personal reflection and autobiography, thematic exploration of history, and, at its core, a comingof age story. How old is holden and crew at the start of persepolis rising. District, where a students parent stated that the book was inappropriate for the age group assigned.
Persepolis memoir isnt appropriate for seventhgraders. It exemplifies the achaemenid style of architecture. Originally published in french, the graphic memoir has been translated to many other languages, including. As a result, though my reading comprehension is good, my reading speed is below college level standards. The title persepolis is a reference to the ancient capital of the persian empire. Marjane satrapi, contemporary graphic novelist, writes about her own coming of age experience in the novel persepolis. I, like many people my age these days, did not read enough when i was little. Persepolis is an animated film about author marjane satrapi growing up during. Comparison and contrast persepolis the film and the comic book.
In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six to fourteen, years. Sportsthemed magical fantasy values teamwork, character. I havent actually read persepolis myself but ive looked through it and it seems very interesting. This book looks at life from a childs perspective, and i think that is what makes it age appropriate. Persepolis deploys all the paranoid expressionism latent in the comic strips juxtapositions of scalethe child dwarfed by looming parents, wouldbe rescuers dwarfed by giant policemen guarding the locked doors to a movie theater thats been set on fire. During her stay in tehran, satrapi studied at the lycee francais and left for vienna and later strasbourg for studies in decorative arts. Marjane satrapis autobiographical tale weaves irans complicated history and political turmoil with young marjis personal experiences growing up in an increasingly hostile country. Corey, the pen name of daniel abraham and ty franck, and the seventh book in their series the expanse. The age level for this book is questionable in some places for 7th grade due to a ban in some cities, so probably more geared to high school aged students 9. Persepolis is an autobiographical graphic novel depicting marjane satrapis experience during the islamic revolution of 1979. Our booksource team is working remotely and available to answer questions, create price quotes and place book orders. The story of a childhood by marjane satrapi scholastic. The complete persepolis by marjane satrapi, paperback.
Answer in the story of persepolis, cigarettes are seen as the ultimate defiance towards the. The complete persepolis, by marjane satrapi wondering. Rachelle tyrrell as an experienced teacher of 1217 year olds, i can definitively say it depends. Its 1980 in iran, and marjane satrapi isnt rocking out to michael jackson or watching dallas. Marji tells herself this in the mirror at age fourteen, and she grapples with this for the rest of the book and probably for the rest of her life. Persepolis rising is a science fiction novel by james s. Childhood and adulthood in iran in persepolis by marjane. We say this a lot, but maybe this is what growing up is about. This marks the beginning of years of political and religious turmoil in iran. Vibrant, gentle origin story shows wonder woman as tween. By her own admission, marjane thinks that the moment she. Persepolis is a book that tells the story of marjane satrapi and is entitled as the story of a childhood. Chicago public schools ordered the book persepolis removed from.
Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, persepolis is marjane satrapis graphic memoir of. At the school i currently teach, this book and its sequel are on the 12th grade reading list. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six. Based on writerdirector marjane satrapis awardwinning graphic novel, persepolis closely follows her life as she comes of age in iran during the islamic revolution. Below are some reading passages that we have hand picked to supplement this book. Thirty years have passed since the events of babylons ashes.
Its written in a graphic novelcomic book format, which may seem childish, but satrapi writes about very deep subjects, albeit in a. Persepolis by marjane satrapi, 9780375714573, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Throughout marjanes story, we are introduced to many of the topics that were introduced to us during our class. And, to be fair, persepolis does include a certain amount of violence and especially in its second volume a certain amount of sex. Persepolis is a graphic novel telling the story of author marjane satrapis childhood and adolescence in iran during the islamic revolution in the late 1970s.
She paints a thick inky blackonwhite, in a fauxnaif pastiche of east and west. Persepolis is a comic book describing the struggle of an iranian girl under extremist governments. Due to the uncertainty of covid19 and the stay at home orders for the city of st. Marjane satrapis bestselling, internationally acclaimed graphic memoir. The intelligent and outspoken child of radical marxists, and the greatgrandaughter of irans last emperor, satrapi. Both have the same characters, the same sequence and the same dialogue. Madelinesatrapi evokes herself and her schoolmates coming of age in a.
Descended from the last emperor of iran, satrapi is nine when fundamentalist rebe. It is situated 60 kilometres 37 mi northeast of the city of shiraz in fars province, iran. In marjane satrapis graphic novel persepolis, education is an extremely important theme. If i remember correctly there is some nudity at one point. In light of the recent protests in iran, and the rise of islamist extremism throughout the world, megan manson looks back at the graphic novel persepolis, published nearly 20 years ago if there were ever a perfect time to read persepolis, it would be now first published in 2000, this awardwinning graphic novel by marjane marji satrapi tells the authors story of growing up in iran. Persepolis is the story of satrapis unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in tehran during the islamic revolution.
At the beginning of the book, we learn that marjane had been attending a french, nonreligious. The film persepolis is originated from the comic book. Louis county, we have suspended shipping until midmay. There was initial speculation that the book was being banned from all. The earliest remains of persepolis date back to 515 bc. Satrapi, also the director of the film rendition of the book, sheds light on what it was like to live during the islamic revolution in 1979 as a young girl. Grade levels and graphic novels persepolis by marjane satrapi i just finished reading this graphic novel and have been won over by its charm and value to any english curriculum. Lacey i was assigned this book in an english class in high school, so i would imagine yes. The memoir follows its protagonist, marjane, from childhood to young adulthood, and as such it traces the effects of war and politics on her psyche and development. Because it does depend on the teen, and on the circumstances in which they are reading it.
The theme of children, war, and growing up in persepolis. Here are questions that can be used to create and start discussions about the graphic novel. There are some pretty deep and dark albeit very important themes, including detailed descriptions and illustrated depictions of nonfictional violence and torture. 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. Persepolis is a graphic autobiography written by marjane satrapi that depicts her childhood and adulthood in iran, during the iranian revolution, among other places around the world. The graphic novel approach to this memoir makes the story of a girl growing up in iran during the islamic revolution even more poignant. Satrapis autobiography is a timely and timeless story of a young girls life under the islamic revolution. 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 author of the book was born on the edge of the caspian sea in iran and grew up in tehran. By the end of the book, marjane expresses her sorrow that we could have avoided it all, indicating a.
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