November 20, 2008
Jim Schulz
Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel Persepolis was not only a very informative novel, it was what I would also call "History." Reading this graphic novel and watching the movie I would say I found little difference between the two. Yes, there were somethings that were changed between the graphic novel and the movie but nothing that I would say changed the story line to any degree. The movie may have put more emphasis on one area where the book may have put more emphasis on another. Neither one seemed to make me feel one was better than the other. I think the most important thing that one must remember is the point the Marjane Satrapi is bringing up in this graphic novel and that is the fact that life in Iran especially for a woman is less than desirable.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Persepolis
November 13, 2008
Jim Schulz
Personally, I feel that Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel Persepolis gives a person a very realistic view of the problems in Iran. More than just a graphic novel, I feel she is telling history. Of course these are her views, yet we have all heard about the issues in Iran. I remember well when all the problems occurred in Iran in the late 1970's and all through the 1980's. It was a very disturbing time. Marjane's personal issues through the years are represented well and a person gets a good representation in this graphic novel. Satrapi uses a very simplistic way of drawing her characters, yet the characters represent the issues well. Although much of this graphic novel involves very depressing issues Satrapi faced, as well as what Iranian people especially woman face everyday, Satrapi adds an amusing touch to many of her drawings. Something I feel is needed to take away from the depressing issues that she is bringing to light. As I continue to read Satrapi seems to be addressing her issues as well as the issues in Iran very well.
Jim Schulz
Personally, I feel that Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel Persepolis gives a person a very realistic view of the problems in Iran. More than just a graphic novel, I feel she is telling history. Of course these are her views, yet we have all heard about the issues in Iran. I remember well when all the problems occurred in Iran in the late 1970's and all through the 1980's. It was a very disturbing time. Marjane's personal issues through the years are represented well and a person gets a good representation in this graphic novel. Satrapi uses a very simplistic way of drawing her characters, yet the characters represent the issues well. Although much of this graphic novel involves very depressing issues Satrapi faced, as well as what Iranian people especially woman face everyday, Satrapi adds an amusing touch to many of her drawings. Something I feel is needed to take away from the depressing issues that she is bringing to light. As I continue to read Satrapi seems to be addressing her issues as well as the issues in Iran very well.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
What is Really Meant
November 06, 2008
Jim Schulz
The discussion in class regarding Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude and just what the story is about, brought up some good points. Personally, I don't believe I have ever read such an involved book or a book involving so many characters. The one comment made in class seemed to say it all; was this "Ursula's book." I feel this seems to be very true, as so much revolved around Ursula and her family. Ursula was always present and always in the thick of things until her death. She seemed to have control and everyone seemed to listen to what she had to say. Marquez seems to use Ursula to show power. Someone who takes charge in tough situations. A few weeks ago we discussed Garcia Marquez's family life and how his grandma was full of superstitions and beliefs. Ursula too, seemed to hold a lot of beliefs. Could Ursula be representing Garcia Marquez's grandma?
Jim Schulz
The discussion in class regarding Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude and just what the story is about, brought up some good points. Personally, I don't believe I have ever read such an involved book or a book involving so many characters. The one comment made in class seemed to say it all; was this "Ursula's book." I feel this seems to be very true, as so much revolved around Ursula and her family. Ursula was always present and always in the thick of things until her death. She seemed to have control and everyone seemed to listen to what she had to say. Marquez seems to use Ursula to show power. Someone who takes charge in tough situations. A few weeks ago we discussed Garcia Marquez's family life and how his grandma was full of superstitions and beliefs. Ursula too, seemed to hold a lot of beliefs. Could Ursula be representing Garcia Marquez's grandma?
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