UPDATE:

My premonition was correct, Marjane Satrapi has commented on the recent protests in Iran:

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/oct/09/protests-iran-persepolis-graphic-novel-marjane-satrapi

 

 

Hi Class,

Today we will:

 

–Finish watching Persepolis and address some translation questions

–Review the Midterm Essay instructions, especially the thesis and method

–Student example review

NOTE: Thesis blueprint:  While X, I think Y.

Method statement: In order to prove this (my thesis), I will compare X,  then I will review the differences between Y, and finally I will examine how both version deal with Z.

 

HOMEWORK for Monday, Oct 24: write and post an outline/draft of the essay to OpenLab–Category–“Draft of Translation Essay.” Make sure to study the essay instructions and the student sample before writing this essay.