Persepolis
Since this comic is an autobiographical comic it feels as though it's similar to a comic documentary. It is interesting to think of comics used as a form of non-fiction almost. Most of what's in this comic I knew nothing about so I think that this comic does a good job at informing people. Because this is a autobiography I feel as though it's the best way to really get a sense of what it's like growing up as in Iran during the Islamic revolution. This is more effective to me when it's written this way versus being a fiction story because it feels more genuine and accurate. It's like a history book but with more visual images and less text. Precise and to the point. I believe that this comic would be effective at even teaching the younger Islamic generation what there past was like. It would be able to reach a very broad audience since the writing in this comic is not too advanced.
When it comes to different religions and beliefs having simple line work and black and white images help to convey information that may be more difficult for us to understand. Their beliefs can seem so vastly different from our own that it can be hard to comprehend why they do the things that they do but when it's presented in a comic format that is easy to understand, I can make sense of unfamiliar things easier.
I think it's interesting how we see how bad she wants to be a prophet no matter what anyone tells her. This makes us connect with her because we too want her to accomplish her dreams. Slowly her desire to be the prophet gets put on the back burner as the revolution becomes the main focus.
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