Author(s): DUNCANSON SANDRA

Study Guide | 2nd Hand English Study Guide

The Insight Text Guide on Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis is a comprehensive guide to the text for senior secondary students. It includes detailed chapter analyses and provides explanations of the relevant cultural, social and historical contexts. The guide contains in-depth analysis of Satrapi's use of genre, structure, style, language (including visual language), characters and themes. Sample essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a complete sample essay help to prepare students for writing high-quality essays on the text. (Note that this guide does not cover the sequel, Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return.)