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- 3. Metaphors and Similes: Satrapi uses visual metaphors and similes to convey abstract concepts or represent her growth and development.
- 5. Emanata are lines or symbols that emanate from characters or objects to indicate emotions or states of being. For example, lines above a character's head might signify surprise or confusion.
- 7. and Motifs: Visual motifs repeated throughout the novel can help reinforce themes or symbolize recurring concepts, such as the repeated imagery of veils.
- 10. Gutters are spaces between comic or graphic novel panels. In Persepolis, gutters play a vital role in the narrative's pacing and the reader's interpretation of time and space, creating a sense of pause or movement to connect panels.Captions: These may be used to provide narration, background information, or characters' inner thoughts.
- 13. By placing certain images or scenes next to each other, Satrapi creates connections, contrasts, and emotional effects that wouldn't be possible through text alone.
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- 1. Irony: Satrapi occasionally employs visual irony, where the imagery conveys meaning in opposition to the text, creating a layered understanding of the scene.
- 2. Satrapi frequently employs visual symbols to represent complex ideas, such as swans symbolizing freedom or veils representing oppression.
- 4. Layout: The overall layout of a page, including the arrangement and flow of panels, contributes to the reading experience and can create specific effects or emphasize particular moments.
- 6. and Dichotomies: The visual contrasts within the novel, particularly the black-and-white palette, often mirror thematic contrasts such as good vs. evil, freedom vs. oppression, etc.
- 8. The basic unit or segment of the comic, containing a combination of images and text in endless variety.
- 9. Space: Satrapi's strategic use of white or negative space can emphasize isolation, insignificance, or other thematic elements.
- 10. Weight: This term refers to the amount of visual contrast and detail in different parts of an image. In Persepolis, graphic weight can draw attention to specific elements, create mood, or add depth to the characters and themes.
- 11. Iconography: Satrapi includes specific cultural symbols and iconography to root the story in its Iranian context, giving insight into Persian culture and history.
- 12. Language and Facial Expressions: The way characters are drawn in terms of their body language and facial expressions conveys information about their emotions and reactions.