Persepolis

Use these links to supplement and complement students’ reading of the work and to increase their overall enjoyment of literature. Challenge them to discern parallel themes, engage through visual and aural stimuli, and delve deeper into the thematic possibilities presented by the title.

Recommended Texts for Pairing

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
• Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return on SuperSummary

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

“Persepolis – Exclusive: Marjane Satrapi” (2010)

• Movieweb interview with the author discussing the background of the graphic novel and the making of the film

Teacher Resources

“Reorienting the Veil“

• resources from the University of North Carolina for educators on teaching about religious veils

“How to Teach Graphic Novels”

• a Scholastic article on incorporating graphic novels into a curriculum