Persepolis Global Issues

IB English HL 1 & 2

Directions: Review the first book of Persepolis and identify at least TEN specific global issues according to the topics below. You must use the
concept frames to clearly and concisely delineate the issue under investigation, and then select pertinent passages that display Satrapi’s perspective
on each issue. Simply bullet point brief analysis for each of your authorial choices--there is no reason to write extensive paragraphs for each, unless
you think you may want to use this specific global issue for your Individual Oral next year.

Keep in mind that an issue is only considered a global issue if it meets the following three criteria:
1. Have significance on a large scale
2. Be transnational
3. Have an impact on everyday, local contexts

1. The impact of ____________ on ______________ .

2. The relationship between ____________ and ______________ .

3. The question of ____________ during a time of ______________ .

4. Interpretations of ____________ in literature .

Global Issue Concept Frames:
5. ____________ as a source/force of ______________ .

6. The ____________ between ____________ and ______________ .

7. Emotional responses to ____________ in literature.

8. Conceptual understandings of ____________ in literature.

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Field of Inquiry Global Issue Focus Passage of Focus: Author’s Position & Authorial Choices:
(use concept frame) Include up to four pages of panels & Explain Satrapi’s perspective on focus &
provide at least two sentences of context discuss at least three elements of craft
Culture, Identity, and
Community: You might focus on
the way in which works explore
aspects of family, class, race,
ethnicity, nationality, religion,
gender and sexuality, and the way
these impacts on individuals and
societies. You might also focus on
issues concerning immigration,
migration, colonialism and
nationalism. Another focus could
be how identity shapes and is
shaped by relationships.
Field of Inquiry
Beliefs, Values, and Education:
You might focus on the way in
The gender roles 133-134 Graphis weight- darkness of the lady’s
pushed onto The guardians of the revolution target chador conveys the fear that she emanates
women and how Marji for what she is wearing and hold Eminata-shows how fearful Marji is of
they are expected her to a different standard expected of being sent of and punished for not being
to behave in society women in their society. They created an dressed properly
entire organization aimed at making sure Text Bubble- she is borderline hysterical
women are meeting their standards and conveys that she is sobbing
Marji is petrified since this is the first she is
exposed to strict religious rules since they
are not enforced by her family
Scoial classes and Pg 36-37 Graphic weight- shows the secrecy in their
they affect The maid isn't allowed to marry the society and the darkness highlights how
relationships neighbor b/c she was born poor. Social they all are against the maid
class determines who you can marry. Eminata-the contrast in Marji’s body
language compared to her dad shows how
he is unbothered by the way society treats
the maid
Icon- the bee gees on the fiancees t shirt
shows their social class and their wealth
through pop culture
Satrapi disproves of this expectation in their
society sees it as hypocritical to her family’s
socialist values
Global Issue Focus Passage of Focus: Author’s Position & Authorial Choices:
(use concept frame) Include up to four pages of panels & Explain Satrapi’s perspective on focus &
provide at least two sentences of context discuss at least three elements of craft
Social class and Pg 93 Eminata- used to show Marji’s resignation
how it is perceived Marji gets exposed to the desperation of and shame for the way her community ios
which works explore the beliefs
and values nurtured in particular
societies and the ways they shape
individuals, communities and
educational systems. You might
also explore the tensions that arise
when there are conflicts of beliefs
and values, and ethics.
by the rich/poor. people who have lost everything in the acting
Materialsim and war. She wants to reject her high social Foreground and background-highlights the
wanting to have standing she feels ashamed sadness of the women at the front with
wealth Marji in the background to show how she’s
still disturbed by the encounter
Caption-conveys the internal turmoil of
Marji and how she feels ashamed for what
happened
Satrapi shows a dislike for the savage ways
people act in a time of war instead of
understanding and helping those in need

45-46 Graphic weight-shows the shame she feels

War and how it Marji is confused on how she should
influences morality treat people that hold different and
and an individual's violent views than her. She learns that
beliefs many people are forced into their
positions in the war through their parents
or other figures in power
after being caught by her mother for
believing such heinous things
Eminata-shows how Marji knew what she
was doing was wrong and is now nervous to
face her mother
Text bubbles- repeating message making her
forgive herself in order to convince herself
Satrapi shows the confusing interpretation
of justice in times of war and how its also
important to forgive others for their
mistakes

Field of Inquiry Global Issue Focus Passage of Focus: Author’s Position & Authorial Choices:
(use concept frame) Include up to four pages of panels & Explain Satrapi’s perspective on focus &
provide at least two sentences of context discuss at least three elements of craft
Politics, Power, and Justice: You
might focus on the ways in which
works explore aspects of rights and
responsibilities, the workings and
structures of governments and
institutions. You might also
investigate hierarchies of power,
poverty and the distribution of
wealth and resources, the limits of
justice and the law, equality and
inequality, human rights and peace
and conflict.
Pg 114-116 Eminata-conveys the cruelty of the war and
Impact of war on Soldiers recruited and die for the regime. how human life is not as valued
individuals Are the justified, is the loss of human life Background- shows the steep stairs and how
worth it? her country is descending into darkness
Graphic weight- to show the anger and
darkness of the mobs controlling the war
She condemns the war and sees it as
unecessary
Pg. 90 Captions- convey the extreme loss families
How war affects Marji’s moms friend flees from her home have gone through and how they now have
families and after its bombed and seeks refuge with nothing
separates them their family. Everything they own is Foreground/Background- shows contrast
gone and their social class no longer between the materialistic concerns of the
matters husband and the sadness of his wife for their
children
Eminata-conveys how Marji is concerned
for the people’s family
Sees the war’s effects on people as cruel and
finally understands the damage done to
those around her
The focus on a 42-43 Eminata-shows how their happiness and
specific goal in The islamic revolution finally ends and victory keeps them oblivious to whats
politics can cloud the shah flees Iran. People celebrate and around them
people’s judgment believe the country will now be restored Graphic weight- foreshadows the darkness
and make them without seeing the danger of war that lies within their country and the conflict
blind to the other coming. to come
dangers within their Icon- television refrence to westernization
government despite opposing it and also lets the reader
understand they are an informed and
wealthy family
Marji at this time is following everything
her parents are doing and is just happy that
the shah was defeated without truly
knowing the circumstances
 Field of Inquiry Global Issue Focus Passage of Focus: Author’s Position & Authorial Choices:
(use concept frame) Include up to four pages of panels & Explain Satrapi’s perspective on focus &
provide at least two sentences of context discuss at least three elements of craft

Art, Creativity, and the
Imagination: You might focus on
the ways in which works explore
aspects of aesthetic inspiration,
creation, craft, and beauty. You
might also focus on the shaping
and challenging of perceptions
through art, and the function,
value, and effects of art in society.
Impact of music on 131
characters Marji uses music as an escape from their
tumultuous society. Listens to popular
singers like most teenagers her age
Icon-rock and roll guitar to show how
despite living in a strictly religious society
Marji is still able to express herself and her
interests
Eminata- shows how marji truly feels happy
being able to be herself and dress how she
wants
Captions- despite knowing that what she
was doing was illegal she uses her new gifts
from western culture as a shield against the
reality in Iran
She feels that she would be able to wear
what she wants. Marji isn't concerned about
how she will be perceived since she doesn’t
respect the regime and their extreme values

Field of Inquiry Global Issue Focus Passage of Focus: Author’s Position & Authorial Choices:
(use concept frame) Include up to four pages of panels & Explain Satrapi’s perspective on focus &
provide at least two sentences of context discuss at least three elements of craft

Science, Technology, and the

Natural World: You might focus
on the ways in which works
explore the relationship between
humans and the environment and
the implications of technology and
media for society. You might also
consider the idea of scientific
development and progress. An
additional focus could be on how
technology isolates or connects
humans to each other, to nature, or
their own personal identity.