discussion 1 and 2

Themes to be explored: • Gender differences in religion • Suppression of other’s cultures and beliefs • Religion as a form of punishment • Remaining hopeful Objectives Upon completion, you will be able to: • Articulate in writing, discussions, or oral presentations their close readings of texts using formalist and/or reader-response theory (especially focusing on initiation and development and the experiences and values expressed in literary works). Readings • Mariane Satrapi's The Complete Persepolis • Satrapi interview • Live Interview • Mariane Satrapi: On Artistic Freedom, Fame & Fishing No Matter What • After completion of the novel please view the film by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuvKy6-uomU Discussion 1 instruction Why do you think this novel is written as a graphic novel rather than just plain text like the rest of the novels and short stories thus far? How would this story impact the reader if it were just written as traditional fiction? What effect does the author’s choice in telling her story as a graphic novel have on you, the reader? Discussion 2 instruction Why do you think the men in the first chapter, “The Veil” are drawn without visible mouths? How does this change throughout the novel?