Persepolis:1) According to the Iran Chamber Society website, Persepolis was the ceremonial capital and governmental seat of the Achaemenian Empire in Persia under the rule of Darius the Great (who built it). http://www.iranchamber.com/history/persepolis/persepolis1.php
2) It's interesting that Marjane's last name is Satrapi. According to dictionary.com, the word satrap describes a governor of a province under the ancient Persian monarchy or a subordinate ruler, often a despotic one. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/satrap
3) I found an interesting video of an interview with Marjane Satrapi on YouTube. She speaks candidly about her personal experiences with graphic novels as well as her family. Here's a tidbit
of info: Maus was the graphic novel that instilled an appreciation and passion within Satrapi for comics. Here is the link to the video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i9Vs97x7IU
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You have a nice analysis on "Persepolis." You should also post more information about the comics we are reading in class.
- Kristopher
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