May 2012
7 posts
Persepolis Prompt: Last Post!
Marjane Satrapi wrote the graphic novel “The Complete Persepolis” for many reasons; however the ultimate purpose of her story is to teach. Marjane Satrapi wanted to open up people’s eyes worldwide to Iranian culture in order to put to rest any incorrect misunderstandings about the Islamic faith. For instance, many westerners are incorrect in thinking that all Muslim’s agree with the actions...
Follow Your Dreams: Persepolis Blog #2 →
florida906:
In the book Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, she talks about what it is like to be an outsider. She is considered to be an outsider because she does not belong or fit in wherever she goes and always is trying to fit in or become friends with any group of people or classmates. In the beginning…
Persepolis Prompt #2: Family Comes First
In the graphic novel “The Complete Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi, a very common theme is “family comes first” which is instilled upon the main character. Marjane grew up during the Iranian Revolution which was followed by a long war with its neighbor Iraq. Due to the state of upheaval in her country of Iran, Marjane and her family lived in constant fear. Marjane quickly learned the importance of...
April 2012
6 posts
Untitled: Persepolis #1 →
vluporini:
Pg 51
Torture image
An image that stuck out to me the most was the image of the torturing on page 51. It showed a slight taste of what other prisoners go through outside of the United States. Even when incarcerated, prisoners in the United States still have some what of rights and are treated…
The Complete Persepolis: Prompt 1
In the graphic novel “The Complete Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi, the use of illustrations provides clarity that novels sometimes can’t. In the chapter “The Party”, there is an illustration of the Shah being forced out of power in Iran by its citizens with the caption “The people wanted only one thing: His depature! So finally…”. (pg.41) The picture depicts six of the Shah’s loyal followers...
jocelyn courtney: The Elephant Vanishes #3 →
jocelyncourtney:
The majority of Haruki Murakami’s short stories are characterized by less-than-healthy relationships. Married couples are distant, a mother despises her young son, a brother and sister are almost too close, and young adults, lacking deep friendships, find themselves lonely. The most loving and…
Elephant Vanishes Prompt 3: The Silence
“The Silence” from The Elephant Vanishes is one of Haruki Murakami’s more realistic short stories. By using a serious and believable scenario, Murakami uses “The Silence” to warn of the dangers of people that are followers and refuse to think for themselves. The main character is a young man named Ozawa who is accused of bullying a classmate named Matsumoto to the point in which he killed himself....
March 2012
8 posts
Madison Kuchta's Tumblr: Woman at Point Zero... →
english258:
In the novel Woman at Point Zero, by Nawal El Saadawi, Firdaus unveils the truths behind how Egyptian woman are treated by men. By telling her life story of living in Egypt, it becomes unbelievably obvious as to how locked up and caged the women are to the inferior males.
Firdaus lived with…
Woman at Point Zero Prompt 2
In the novel Woman at Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi, the character Firdaus goes through many personal “rebirths”, however it is not until she kills her pimp that she is finally reborn as a new person. Firdaus was only nineteen years old when she ran away from her uncle’s house to escape a pre-arranged marriage with Sheikh Mahmoud. This was the first time Firdaus had been alone in public with no...
Woman at Point Zero Prompt 1
In Woman at Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi, male dominance and female oppression is a common theme. Firdaus lives in a patriarchal society in which she is constantly treated as a lesser individual because she is a female. Firdaus’ life was depicted at an early age by her father due to the lack of value her put on her life. Firdaus states, “When one of his [her father] female children died, my...
Nervous Conditions Prompt #2
In Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga, Tambu feels blessed to be receiving an education but realizes that her gender will still inhibit her despite her successes. Tambu, a fourteen year old girl was always aware of the distinct gender differences in her society, but she always had hope that one day she could overcome those boundaries. Tambu believed that obtaining an education similar to...
February 2012
19 posts
Nervous Conditions "Quote Prompt"
In Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga, the author illustrates what she sees as Western culture through the character Nhamo. Nhamo is a young Rhodesian man who has been sent to his uncle’s mission to obtain an education. Nhamo is thrilled by this opportunity and expresses how he thinks this new direction in life will make him a more “civilized” person. Nhamo states, “I will even have...
Watchthegreg:
If you can’t find a reason to like soccer, here’s a great one.Alex Morgan. Body Paint. Watch.
White Tiger: Western versus Eastern society
In “The White Tiger” by Aravind Adiga, the author portrays the theme of Western versus Eastern society through an upper class Indian landlord that is caught between the oppressive culture in which he was raised and the liberated culture in which his wife has instilled upon him. Mr. Ashok is a man born into tremendous wealth and power. His father and brother exemplify the traditional Indian...
The White Tiger: Family
Throughout the novel The White Tiger Balram seems to see his family as the main hindrance to him becoming an entrepreneur. Adiga portrays specific gender roles within the family to show how an individual can become so deeply immersed in providing for their family that they never break free from the people holding them back. Indian family life is unique too many cultures worldwide in that it is a...
January 2012
1 post
