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.