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Graphic Novel Analysis Guide: Record The Information Listed Below For at Least One Section of Each Chapter of Persepolis
Graphic Novel Analysis Guide: Record The Information Listed Below For at Least One Section of Each Chapter of Persepolis
Graphic Novel Analysis Guide: Record The Information Listed Below For at Least One Section of Each Chapter of Persepolis
Record the information listed below for at least one section of each chapter of Persepolis.
Level One
Visuals Words
1. List the objects or people you see in the panels. 1. Identify the caption.
2. Locate three words or phrases used by the artist to
identify objects or people within the panels.
3. Record any important dates or numbers that appear
in the panels.
Level Two
Visuals Words
2. Which of the objects on your list are symbols? 4. Which words or phrases in the panels appear to be
3. What do you think each symbol means? OR what is the most significant? Why?
the image communicating? 5. List adjectives that describe the emotions portrayed
in the comic.
Level Three
1. Describe the action taking place in the panels.
2. Explain how the words in the panels clarify the
symbols or the idea that is being
communicated by the image.
3. Explain the message of the panels.
Adapted from a document analysis worksheet created by the National Archives
http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/worksheets/index.html