In the graphic novel Persepolis (200) by Marjane Satrapi, Marjane finds herself trapped in a war while living in Iran. Sometime during the war, Marji finds out that her Uncle Anoosh was in prison, but now he is staying with Marji and her family. As time went on, Anoosh was arrested again which devastated Marji. In the panel on page 71 of the novel, Satrapi draws herself floating in space after she realizes Anoosh has left her. When times seem complicated, confusion requires loneliness because together they lead to understanding. Satrapi’s illustration of her floating in space reveals that she feels alone, lost, and wishes to understand. Marji is drawn sprawled out with hands and arms wide. The positioning of Marji’s
In the graphic novel Persepolis (200) by Marjane Satrapi, Marjane finds herself trapped in a war while living in Iran. Sometime during the war, Marji finds out that her Uncle Anoosh was in prison, but now he is staying with Marji and her family. As time went on, Anoosh was arrested again which devastated Marji. In the panel on page 71 of the novel, Satrapi draws herself floating in space after she realizes Anoosh has left her. When times seem complicated, confusion requires loneliness because together they lead to understanding. Satrapi’s illustration of her floating in space reveals that she feels alone, lost, and wishes to understand. Marji is drawn sprawled out with hands and arms wide. The positioning of Marji’s