persoplis novel
Applied Writing
Semester Two Assignment 2
Discuss one of the following themes in Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel Persepolis
1. The glorification of personal beliefs
2. The effects of oppression on individuality
3. The deleterious effects on family structure
4. The impact of suppression on society
5. The suppression of women in a patriarchal society
6. The conflict of fundamentalist and Western ideals
7. The conflict between the ideologies of capitalism and communism
8. Conflict
9. Loss of faith
10. Degradation of morale through difficult times
11. The power of conformity
12. Loss of innocence
13. The effects of a cultural revolution
14. The manipulation of the majority by the media
15. The use of euphemism to protect the innocence of children
16. The loss of freedom in a totalitarian society
17. The impressionable nature of children
18. Glorification of leaders
19. The struggle between traditional and modern ideals
20. Man vs. Society
21. The importance of family through crises
22. The oppressive power of the government
23. Humanity’s dependence on a higher being/entity
24. The manipulation of government
25. Living with contradictions
26. Hypocrisy
Notes:
· The assignment must be presented either as a report or as an essay. Marks will be awarded for structure, style and presentation
· The assignment must be a minimum of 1500 words and a maximum of 1,600 words.
· The assignment should be written in Arial or Times New Roman, 12PT with a line spacing of 1.5.
· A title page and bibliography are required
· The assignment is due no later than Friday, May 17th at 17.00 and is to be sent to william.peters@dit.ie
