eng lang lit animalfarm+persepolis Flashcards
Author+style
AF: George Orwell, novel
P: Marjane Satrapi, comic book
Themes
AF: Corruption, Russian Revolution, abuse of power, oppression
P: Iranian Revolution
Narration style
AF: 3rd person
P: 1st person, Marji narrates
Genre
AF:
P:
similairity
Both narrate a revolution in their own way
Corruption
Short Summary AF
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Short Summary P
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Characters (AF)
Napoleon: Leader and oppressor of other animals (Putin)
Snowball: Challenges Napoleon, exiled, and trusted by the other animals (society) (Leon Trosky)
Boxer: Dedicated, loyal, labour. Death represents “Must work harder” “Napoleons always right” (Working class)
Squealer: Manipulates other animals, propaganda. Twists truth. All with aim of remaining in control/power. (propaganda)
Quote AF
4 legs good 2 legs bad (better)
Snowballs condensation of the 7 commandments, so all animals understand. meant to encourage and unite animals.
Turns into propaganda and a way to make pigs superior.
Quote AF
Beasts of England
Old Major, meant to encourage and unite animals. optimism, keep spirit
Napoleon bans songs, to discourage animals, fears the power of the song
Compare
Contrast
AF terminology
P terminology
Socio-historical and literary movements in relation to AF and P
Charachters P
Marji: main characters, narrator, protagonist. Independent and sensitive. Brave and Confident, speaks her mind and rebel.
Annosh: Similar to Marji in idealism and justice. His death represents the disillusionment iranians felt under the islamic regime
Ebi: Father, Succesful, democratic and hates islamic regime. Stays in Iran for fear of loosing social status
Taji: Mother, independent and fierce. Worries about the effects the war has on Marji
Grandmother: Passes her wisdom on to Marji, makes her feel comfortable. Represents endurance of Iranians
