Unfortunately, I myself don't know very much about middle eat culture and due to past experiences and the threat of terrorism, I tend to have a negative mindset regarding that area. This all basically roots from ignorance. Because I don't know much about these people, I assume things based on what I gather and think really. This is how racism and prejudice thoughts begin. After looking over the graphic novel, I realize that most Iranians didn't choose to wear a veil, they were forced into it for religious purposes and that actually shows the reverance and respect they have for their beliefs. And just like we were scared and devastated when 9-11 hit, these people went through and still are going through wars everyday.
1.What purpose does the veil serve in Muslim culture?
2. Are most Islams extremists or more moderate? What factor differentiates them?
3. Presently, are there more females or males in the graphic novel industry?
2 comments:
I agree with you on " All the elements: spacing, placement, the text, the images, and the background in the images" was done perfectly. I think that this tragic story was able to be told in a opposite way of normal horrific stories. I think that the pictures, being really simple also show the basic mind of a child.
To your question about extremists, I do not think there are more of them then others, even though the number has grown in the years we should not classify extreme terrorists as Muslims.
The layout elements in any type of media piece completely form the overall image of that piece. In "Persepolis" for example, the simple cartoon characters relayed her message in a different way which was more understandable. I also think that this simplicity was done in part to portray a child's mind and way of thinking. About your answer to my question, I' glad to hear that there are probably aren't more extremists. To consider them something other than Muslim is probably a controversial idea. I think that many would agree and many would disagree. When these extremists kill and terrorize, they do this for the same "allah" that the non-extremists pray to as well. It's just all on how the person perceives it.
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