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Marjane SatrapiPersepolis
Marjane SatrapiNonfiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 2003A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return by Marjane Satrapi (2005)
- the sequel to Persepolis
- continues the themes of Coming of Age During Revolution, Civil Unrest, and War; Family Resistance and Heroism; Putting One’s Faith in Religion or Political Ideology; Joy in Wartime
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Embroideries by Marjane Satrapi (2006)
- a graphic novel on the intimate lives of women in Iran
- also explores the theme of Coming of Age During Revolution, Civil Unrest, and War; Family Resistance and Heroism; Putting One’s Faith in Religion or Political Ideology; Joy in Wartime
The Sigh by Marjane Satrapi (2004)
- an illustrated fairytale
- also explores the theme of Coming of Age During Revolution, Civil Unrest, and War; Family Resistance and Heroism; Putting One’s Faith in Religion or Political Ideology; Joy in Wartime
Other Student Resources
Persepolis Trailer (2007)
- the trailer for the film based on the graphic novel
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