What are some techniques you utilize when reading a literary text? (From Josh and Shiv)

Why is it necessary to revise and how have you applied it to your own writing? -From Erica and Precious

What are some techniques used in academic writing?   -From Paaras (Post by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.)

Why is representation important in comics and literature? How is Satrapi successful in portraying women of Iran in the time of revolution? -From Sofa and Yeatasmin

What is one major idea that you learned about comics after reading this book? -From Anindya and Daniela

How does Persepolis being a graphic novel contribute to the way her character develops throughout the story? Without the graphic elements, how would the story be different? -From Allayah

Why do you think that in the chapter ‘Time Flies’ Speigelman depicted the characters as people wearing animal masks? (From Skylar and Ana)  

How does the relationship between the present and the past start to operate differently in the second half of the book than in the first half? What types of techniques does Spiegelman use to produce tension, and to release tension?

What types of techniques do you notice Spiegelman using to arrange time and space in this graphic novel? (Note: there is no right answer. You may want to make one observation, or several: for example you could talk about the … Continue reading →

Course Syllabus • Fall 2017   Professor: Sofia Thanhauser, Department of English Class Time & Location: 7:50-9:30 AM Tues/Thurs B Vert 5-175 Office Hours: Tues/Thurs 12-1 Email:  [email protected] Office:  VC 7-290H / Phone: 646.312.4077   Welcome! Get ready to read, think, write, and … Continue reading →