Yes, I'm still obsessing over this book. I have been since college... the second time through (college, not the book. I've read Persepolis more than 33 times). So obsessed, in fact, that I special ordered the French independent film and watched it with subtitles... the entire thing, from casting to press conferences. I like Marjane Satrapi better than Art Spiegleman (which is saying a lot, especially since I'm not the graphic novel or even comic book type). So here's what I've decided:
1. No, I will not be showing this film to my students... drat. It's PG-13 for a reason. Guess you can't make a film about the Iranian Revolution and Saddam's reign of terror from Iraq without throwing in some violence and drug use.
2. When I'm done teaching, everyone I know... well, at least 34 of you (because some 9th grader stole my 35th copy last year) is going to get your very own thrice-used copy for Christmas.
3. This will be the content of my first lecture series when I get so bored being a stay at home mom that I start throwing literary analysis parties where I'll serve cucumber sandwiches and release my realist agenda in full force because I've been talking baby talk all day.
2. When I'm done teaching, everyone I know... well, at least 34 of you (because some 9th grader stole my 35th copy last year) is going to get your very own thrice-used copy for Christmas.
3. This will be the content of my first lecture series when I get so bored being a stay at home mom that I start throwing literary analysis parties where I'll serve cucumber sandwiches and release my realist agenda in full force because I've been talking baby talk all day.
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I still do not have any idea what the hell you are talking about. Except #3... that's why I am of course in for Wednesday. A girl has to get out every now and then. Then maybe you can fill me in on this book you love so much. I don't want to be left out if it's that good.
Nicole... As an English major and teacher, I have a random question for you.
How often is -- used in writing? Is this something that people are using more of? Isn't it the same thing as a single dash (-)... Do you see it from your students or in all the literature you read?
Received an email from a friend and it had -- throughout the whole thing. I've seen it but, not this much. Wonder if I'm missing something.... trying to improve my writing skills a bit.
What do you think?
(I'll check back here for a response! Thanks)
You won't see many -- in professional writing (ie: essays or literary text) but it is perfectly common and kosher in less formal mediums such as email, blogging, and creative non-fiction. I myself frequently employ the use of -- as I grow bored of () and ,
Though -- is not common in professional writing, do not assume that it cannot be used correctly in such. I imagine as pop culture continues to invade the world of word, you will see -- popping up in more places than one.
Hi Nicole,
Do you mind sending me you e-mail address so that I can invite you to read my blog. I am setting it to private. My e-mail is: maryanne_wedig@yahoo.com
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