Persepolis Recap

Which event in the book do you think is the MOST important for Marjane's personal character development?

Why do you think this event is the most important for Marjane?

Identify one way the text shows a change in emotional state in Marji.

Explain how the author uses images to show an emotional change in Anoosh.

Juxtaposition is.....

• The placing of two identical images/ideas next to each other to give meaning.

• The placing of two contrasting images/ideas in different parts of the book so you have to search for them.

• The placing of two contrasting images / ideas next to each other.

• The careful positioning of contrasting words next to each other to confuse readers.

The "split identity" picture is a kind of juxtaposed image.

What effect does the use of juxtaposition have when contrasting her personality?

How is the veil and hammer a symbol of this difference?

Graphic novels allow more information to be expressed without words. 

Identify what you think is being said without words.