Persepolis
Who is Marji’s uncle that is executed by the new regime?
Uncle Anoosh
Where is Elie Wiesel assigned to work?
Buna
N. Owner of a business or property
Proprietors
What theme appears in both Persepolis and Night?
Oppression
Who is the author of Night?
Elie Wiesel
What happens to many families after the revolution begins to turn violent?
They flee Iran / go into exile
Who holds power over prisoners besides the Nazis?
Kapos
N. A very small or inadequate amount of money paid to someone as an allowance
Pittance
Who are the oppressed groups in each text?
Jews (Night) & Women (Persepolis)
Rock, Paper, Scissors , whoever wins earns the points
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How does the government respond to the women’s protests about the veil?
What event deeply shakes Elie’s faith in this chapter?
The hanging of the pipel (young boy)
N. identification with one's own nation and support for its interests
Nationalism
How does fear function in both texts?
It is used to control and silence people
What type of storytelling style is used in Persepolis?
Graphic novel
What does the veil symbolize in this chapter?
Control and oppression of women
How are prisoners silenced in the camps?
Fear of beatings and executions
N. a sudden, illegal seizure of governmental power
Coup d’état
How do Elie and Marji similarly change?
They both lose their innocence and mature quickly
In Night, how are the prisoners acknowledged?
Numbers
What theme is reinforced through the government’s use of war?
Control through fear and nationalism
What major theme does Chapter 4 emphasize most strongly?
Adj. describes something made of diverse parts, lacking uniformity
Heterogeneous
What is the shared message about power in both texts?
Power replaces freedom with control
What is the title of our presentation?
Silenced voices under oppression