Period 7 and 8: Symbols in "Persepolis"

Hey, all!! I hope you're enjoying your break!! I would be remiss if I didn't give you one blog assignment over these twelve days. :-) It'll be due when we get back on Monday, January 4th.

For this assignment, I'd like you to consider Marjane Satrapi's use of symbols in Persepolis, particularly in the chapters "The Sheep" and "The Key." I'd like you to choose one of these two chapters, and discuss both the item's literal meaning and how it applies to the Iranian people's ability to be manipulated by the government.

Please include the following:

• The literal application of either the sheep or the key to the corresponding chapter in Persepolis.
• Your opinion of how this item is used as a symbol in the text.
• At least three specific examples of the symbol's application in the text.
• Complete sentences
• Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Your name

Happy New Year!!

Period 5: Blanche's Sexuality as Power

Hey, all!! I hope you're enjoying your time off. :-) Of course, the break wouldn't be complete without a blog assignment from me. It'll be due when we get back, on Monday, January 4th.

I'd like you to talk about why Blanche flirts with both Stanley and Mitch, why she feels the need to "seduce" these men. What does she get from this? What kind of power does she think this gives her? What does it give her in actuality?

In order to receive credit, please include the following:

• Your opinion regarding Blanche's flirtation as a means of manipulating men.
• At least three specific textual examples of Blanche's attempts at seduction
• Complete sentences
• Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Your name

Happy New Year!!

Period 1 and 2: Symbols in "Persepolis"

Hey, all!! I hope you're enjoying your break!! I would be remiss if I didn't give you one blog assignment over these twelve days. :-) It'll be due when we get back on Monday, January 4th.

For this assignment, I'd like you to consider Marjane Satrapi's use of symbols in Persepolis, particularly in the chapters "The Sheep" and "The Key." I'd like you to choose one of these two chapters, and discuss both the item's literal meaning and how it applies to the Iranian people's ability to be manipulated by the government.

Please include the following:

• The literal application of either the sheep or the key to the corresponding chapter in Persepolis.
• Your opinion of how this item is used as a symbol in the text.
• At least three specific examples of the symbol's application in the text.
• Complete sentences
• Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Your name

Happy New Year!!

Happy Holidays!!

It's Christmas Eve, and I just wanted to wish everyone a happy holiday, whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc. Enjoy your vacation, and may the new year bring you health and happiness!!

Period 7 and 8: Post 2: Marji's Understanding

Hi, all.

Please write a response in which you use textual references to draw inferences as to whether or not Marji truly understands the many ramifications of the Islamic Revolution in Persepolis.

Please include the following:

• An opinion regarding Marji’s understanding
• At least three specific textual examples
• Complete sentences
• Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Your name

Enjoy your weekend!

Period 5: Post 2: Amir the Kite Runner

Hey, everybody!

Please comment on the ending of the Kite Runner, and discuss the significance of Amir’s use of the line: “For you, a thousand times over.”

Please include the following:

• An opinion regarding the line’s significance
• At least three specific textual examples
• Complete sentences
• Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Your name

Have a great weekend!

Period 1 and 2: Post 2: Marji's Understanding

Hi, all.

Please write a response in which you use textual references to draw inferences as to whether or not Marji truly understands the many ramifications of the Islamic Revolution in Persepolis.

Please include the following:

• An opinion regarding Marji’s understanding
• At least three specific textual examples
• Complete sentences
• Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Your name

Enjoy your weekend!