Lesson 6 understanding the transformation
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This document provides lesson materials for understanding the coming of age transformation experienced by the main character Marjane in the graphic novel Persepolis. The lesson focuses on the mental and physical changes Marjane goes through as she hits puberty in Austria. Students are prompted to analyze clashes between Austrian culture and Marjane's background, and how this shapes her changing perception of the world. They are also asked to consider how Marjane physically changes to fit in more and discuss evidence of whether she truly fits in.
Lesson 6 understanding the transformation
- 1. Page 1 Persepolis Lesson 6: Coming of age L.O. Understanding the transformation
- 2. Page 2 Starter: Changes Draw a picture (no artistic quality required) of the biggest transformation you felt you went through when you hit puberty. Was it anything like this?: (p.191)
- 3. Page 3 The mental change What causes the big leap in Marjane’s mental state? Go through the chapter called ‘The Pill’ and write down where the Austrian customs and culture clash with Marjane’s. Add what you think it teaches her and how it changes her perception. What is the main (graphic novel) tool she uses to make the reader follow the changes in her perception of the world?
- 4. Page 4 The physical change • How does Marjane change on the outside to fit in more? • Does she really fit in? • Find one panel as evidence for your answer.
- 5. Page 5 Rounding off: writing assignment • Graphic novel plain text • Choose an episode from Marjane’s time in Vienna till now & rewrite it in another – non pictoral- text type (e.g. short story / diary entry / letter home / etc) • Add a rationale before you hand it in!