VaszlavikLens5

Brittany Vaszlavik Lens 5 Reader Response

I believe graphic novels are subject to a lot of stigma. They are seen as lower quality and target a group that is seen as less than sophisticated. I would like to know why. I think Persepolis is an excellent example of how graphic novels are capable of profound meaning and display great ingenuity that always readers to connect in a different way. When I took a class on graphic novels I had another professor scoff at it saying something along the lines that the class was worthless. Typically I hold this professor in high regards of her opinions and simply could not believe how close minded she was being on the subject. The events happening in the middle east are incredibly confusing and complex. I think Satrapi does a phenomenal job of creating a character that is relatable and therefore able to connect and teach. She draws her characters somewhat simplistically allowing for a broader audience to place themselves in their shoes. The pictures have as much thought put into them as the words so why must people look down upon them as the lowest form of literature?