Satrapi's Persepolis is influential because of the way in which she conveys the story of her views in her childhood, and how she and her family strugg...moreSatrapi's Persepolis is influential because of the way in which she conveys the story of her views in her childhood, and how she and her family struggle and must adapt as her country undergoes warfare and radical changes in the political regime. The most intriguing thing regarding the story is that it's a graphic novel, which helps it in that there are some things in writing that cannot be conveyed as well as an image may portray a scene. The story seems even more poignant since it's told through a young girl's point of view, starting off with her naivete, and gradually reflects the changes in her beliefs as she grows older and comes into conflict with her own nation and its internal wars.(less)
What seemed most inspiring within Hosseini's work is how he evolves his character from an unruly, privileged brat into a man whom must reclaim his hon...moreWhat seemed most inspiring within Hosseini's work is how he evolves his character from an unruly, privileged brat into a man whom must reclaim his honor, despite the perils he finds himself in. From him I learned how one can transform a type of laid-back, casual character into one whom must learn what pride really is, and how dedication to it can propel an inexperienced character into realms it's not familiar or comfortable with.(less)
I read Frankenstein in a British Lit. survey and I enjoyed it somewhat for the motifs Shelley incorporated in regards to the dangers technology pose o...moreI read Frankenstein in a British Lit. survey and I enjoyed it somewhat for the motifs Shelley incorporated in regards to the dangers technology pose on humanity and the loss of compassion within society. However, I had some issue with the way Victor was characterized and how inactive he seemed to be while being so overly melodramatic. Although the story it was cathartic and quite intriguing, I would try to avoid creating a story which is filled all throughout with the characterization of Victor as such an overbearing, hubris-based, faux-poignant victim. Simply dealing with Victor's spiels over his suffering felt like an obstacle at times.(less)
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