Late to the Party Book Club - Episode 9 - Persepolis

What's it like for a young girl to come of age in a time of war, oppression, and revolution? We take a deep dive into the graphic memoir Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Lindsey Meeks -- a political communication and gender bias in media professor from the University of Oklahoma. Please listen in as we discuss privilege, rebellion, and being 14 and alone in a country where you don't speak the language.

 

Tracklist:

0:46 - Guest Intro: Dr. Lindsey Meeks
3:39 - Graphic novels as a non-fiction vehicle, from a Professor's perspective
6:36 - How does this artwork, specifically, aid in the storytelling
17:51 - How well does Satrapi handle all of the different themes that are covered throughout Persepolis (repression, war, leaving home/returning home, violence, , communication, family...)
35:35 - Which parts of the book resonated most
46:22 - From privilege to homeless, how pride can get in the way of progress
55:04 - Why do you think this book winds up on so many must read lists?
1:02:33 - Final thoughts on the book

 

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