How would you tell your autobiography? Which events are significant or life changing? Marjane Satrapi had to determine these idea and how she would present her autobiographical narrative. A graphic novel is a powerful visual storytelling medium. However doing a graphic novel in black and white elevates the substantial and symbolic moments. Marjane is able to use the images and text to reveal the events of her life and her struggles for a better understanding. Through using a basic black and white graphic novel format she is able to portray a childlike understand of the world around her.
Particularly, I like how the pictures help address more emotional events in her life than the text. For instance, on page 70 and 71 you felt and saw Marji
Particularly, I like how the pictures help address more emotional events in her life than the text. For instance, on page 70 and 71 you felt and saw Marji