Persepolis: “The Bicycle” and “The Water Cell” Analysis

Directions: After reading chapter 2 (“The Bicycle”) and chapter 3 (“The Water Cell”), analyze the images
below. Your response should include an analysis of the images instead of merely summarizing the
information. The border, imagery, linework, and contrast, for example, are important in conveying a
deeper meaning, so keep that in mind.

Rubric:

4=100: Obvious engagement with the text; image is thoroughly analyzed; student mentions how the
image supports the text; student mentions the larger meaning that may be derived from the image

3=80: Some engagement is evident; the image is analyzed with some discussion of how the image
supports the text; the student may not mention the larger meaning that may be derived from the image

2=60: Limited engagement; the student merely summarizes what is happening in the text, but s/he may
describe the image in some detail

1=50: The student only describes some details present in the text

“The Bicycle”
 Your response:

“The Water Cell”

Your response: