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TCP, Both Texts, Persepolis - Coggle Diagram
TCP
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Racism
Sophia is jailed for physical assault in an act of defedig her racial rights (severity of consequences for Sophia and lack of accountability from the Mayor highlight white supremacy)
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Both Texts
Religion
Religious faith functions as a form of activism (Marjane's desire to help others) vs escapism (Celie writes to God as a form of asking for help)
Liberation
Socially (Marjane's activism in the Black Friday Protest) and Economically (Celie's sweatpants business)
Symbolism of Clothes
Used as a symbol of defiance (Marjane's punk rock attire to challenge the Guardians of the Revolution / Celie's sweatpants business redefines the stereotypes of what men and women can wear)
Social Hierachy
Represents the emancipation of women (Marjane fighting for her helper (Mehri's) rights / Shug Avery liberates Celie, such as prompting Celie's self-discovery of female autonomy)
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Traditional Gender Roles
*How the role of being a mother is framed as weakness in society (Marjane's mother is shamed and verbally assaulted for protesting her rights / Celie is confined to the role of being a domestic housewife for her husband's selfish desires)
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Persepolis
Graphic Memoir
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As a child, it is more dramatized
Quality of Education
Marjane's access to textbooks and having a quality education empowers her (such as her discovery of religion)
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