I really liked the style of this Graphic Novel. It was shown in an incredibly simple way (B/W with small amounts of text) but created a complex cast of characters and themes. My favorite aspect of this Graphic Novel is how the writer portrays Marji's view of politics. It's very childish and reminds me of when I was a kid trying to discuss things with the grownups around me.
I did enjoy reading this, but that should come as no surprise. I love graphic novels and comics in general. Books are great, but Graphic Novels give a great weight to the style and sense of scene.
Yes this should be taught in class. It is a good book that is both educational about a subject little Americans learn about and it shows a various wave of emotions.
I like the black and white too. I think it helped to keep things simple, yet it really packed a punch. I, too, remember trying to talk with adults about grown-up things. As I recall, I always ended up feeling even younger. I liked your point about how little Americans know about a country that is really pretty important. I think it's pretty sad when you think about it.
ReplyDeleteI also thought that the black and white worked well in Persepolis. I thought it was neat how the book was made into a motion picture. They even added color at some parts of the movie. That was pretty interesting. I wonder why the filmmakers decided to do that.
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