Persepolis

I am really enjoying this piece. As a visual learner, as well as someone who is strong linguistically, as far as Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences goes, I can see how using graphic novels in the classroom is not only effective, but also engaging. As far as my presentation goes in this area, I am definitely partial to those that make a distinction between comic books and graphic novels. Although I agree with this distinction, I don't privilege one over the other. I think that reading is the most important thing... and if you can get people to do that, let alone to enjoy it, then the seeds for the other "intellectual details" have already been planted. I was riveted by the idea of including film and directorial/authorial privilege in this conversation. I believe that as far as visual arts are concerned, the artist tends to have more control over what their audience sees. I don't think that this is a bad thing though. To some extent, what is the point of communicating something if you can't get your point across?

PEACE