Fresno State Graphic Novel Marjane Satrapi Comparative Analysis Paper

Presenting Historical Trauma in the Graphic Novel: A Comparison of Persepolis and Maus

DOES REQUIRE KNOWLEDGE OF BOTH BOOKS

3-pages, double spaced, Due: 9/23

Prompt:

Marjane Satrapi and Art Spiegelman both utilize personal narratives in Persepolis and Mausto examine historical events. Compare and contrast each artist’s unique approach to storytelling in these two graphic novels. Communicate to the reader how this art form (the graphic novel) is a unique media to communicate a historical, traumatic event to a broad audience.

Think about the narrative and how it is delivered visually in each novel. You may want to consider: character development, setting, time management, symbolism, humor and irony, role of the reader, and the use of distancing and intimacy.

Where are the areas of similarity and difference? Specific formal elements and terms of design should be incorporated from The Methodologies of Art.

When crafting your argument, use specific sections of the novels. Your thesis and supporting evidence should be relevant and incorporate using page numbers, chapter markers and even individual frames or visual markers. Formal citations should be included in your paper.

Ex:

In-Text: (Spiegelman, 2)

Bibliography: Spiegelman, Art. Maus. Pantheon Books, 1992

Graphic Novel Comparison

Graphic Novel Comparison

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting MechanicsSpelling, grammar, structural issues related to thesis and supporting body paragraphs.	35.0 to >25.0 pts Full Marks The paper has clear, concise sentence structure. The thesis is well presented and argued. Supporting body paragraphs are clear and connect to the thesis. The conclusion is well organized and connected to the thesis. 25.0 to >0 pts Significant Structural Issues The paper is difficult to read.	35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormal Issues: MausThe formal choices made by the artist are thoroughly described for the reader.	35.0 pts Average Summary of Form The graphic novel is described, but the writer does not uses broad summaries rather than specific examples. 35.0 to >0 pts Full Marks Specific examples from the novel are used and described.	35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormal Issues: PersepolisThe formal choices made by the artist are thoroughly described for the reader.	35.0 pts Average Summary of Form The graphic novel is described, but the writer does not uses broad summaries rather than specific examples. 35.0 to >0 pts Full Marks Specific examples from the novel are used and described.	35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStorytelling and Historical TraumaThe writer clearly addresses the historical events and references the connection to the artist’s personal story.	25.0 pts Full Marks Specific examples are used including a discussion of symbolism, metaphor, humor and irony, and other linguistic and formal evidence to approach the topic of trauma and storytelling. 25.0 to >0 pts Loose Connection to Historical Trauma The writer creates a connection to history, but it is unclear or not specific enough.	25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUniqueness of Graphic NovelThe writer presents the uniqueness of the media by examining the role between text and visual form.	20.0 to >0.0 pts Full Marks 0.0 pts No Marks	20.0 pts
Total Points: 150.0

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