I liked Persepolis. The fact that it was a graphic novel was extremely unique and intersting. I really enjoyed reading about Marjane Satrapi's experience in the revolution. It was interesting that she started out as an unaware child who relied on religion for comfort. I noticed that she didn't rely on God as much when she was growing up. When she smoked her first cigarette, she said something like " I'm an adult now." I thought that was funny. It's like she hasn't fully grown up enough yet to truly identiy adult characteristics. The last chapter of the first book of Perseplis was extremely sad. I think that Marjane Satrapi thought that her depature from her home was the end of her childhood. From that point on, both her and readers decided that she was an adult.
The reading experience was fun. It was really quick, but I still put some thought into my reading. I think Persepolis should be used again in class. It would probably introduce kids to something new: Graphic novels.
I liked that you pointed out when she became an adult. We talked in class about when that point is, but I think this proves that it's different for everyone. None of us were adult at that age, but she was becuase she had to be. We're actually pretty lucky.
ReplyDeleteI liked the book too. The pace and the uniqueness of it made the reading a lot more enjoyable. I also thought it was funny when she thought that smoking her first cigarette signified that she had grown up. I think a lot of adolescents make that same mistake; doing something adults can legally do but children can't seems to make people think it signifies adulthood. I think that her leaving home wasn't what decided that she was an adult, I think the experience that will come with leaving home is what will make Marjane become an adult.
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