The very interesting graphic novel about the tragic event that Hurricane Katrina caused made me see a different view of the event, especially towards the end when the people of New Orleans felt that the government blew up levees on purpose. The drawings were very neat and made me realize that I really enjoy reading a graphic novel more than a article or book. The novel showed the effect that the hurricane only provided a small flood from its own rain, but that since it broke the levee's is what caused the main tragedy of New Orleans. The several story lines showed people who left a night ahead of everyone else, people who wanted to stay and survive the storm, people who ignored it and threw a party and people who just went home regulary. It was interesting seeing the people's decision in what they were going to do and the reader already knew what the smart decision and what was not. The graphic novel also showed the amount of confidence that people had that the hurricane was going to turn or it was not going to be as bad as they thought. The change of color for each chapter represented the different story lines that were in the graphic novel. I enjoyed reading more about Mansell and Nafeesa because they seemed to be kind of the comic relief in the graphic novel although they still got a really bad experience from shifting in the store to the top of the roof and getting mosquito bites. But it also showed a sense of team work and frienship on how they helped each other and took water bottles to other people who were in need. They seemed to represent the good man of America that made me enjoy to see how they acted to such a extreme event. I would like to know more about what happened to Mansell and Nafeesa after they got settled. I also want to know if the family who left to Florida and split up their kids, when did they get re-united? THe man with the de-hydrated baby, did the baby live?
Satrapi and Root interview
Satrapi gets interviewed in more detail about herself and her graphic novel, Persepolis. Satrapi explains that she can not write a book because she looses all of her sense of humor in her and can not write something interesting. That by drawing she can express her humor and make a better writing in saying that you can express more in a graphic novel than in a book. I probably agree with this completely, I understand situations better with imagery but that doesn't mean a person can be multi-talented. If Satrapi can write a successful graphic novel, I am sure she can write a successful book too. Satrapi also explains how there are 2 other women in her situation who also write memoirs, that all these women come from the same back ground and believe that their story should be told. Satrapi though seems to just write the story and puts it out there, if a person wants to read the story then they can read it, but if they want to hear the truth "they need to go to Fox News or New York Times". Satrapi also explains about her drawing technique in how in her first book it was about her child hood so she choosed to draw like a child to add the effect into the story. Her second book is when she is grown up, so she draws more mature with an adult artistic taste. Satrapi expresses more about her book and when this interview was conducted, she was in the middle of her filming. So Satrapi expresses her excitement of her movie coming out.
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I agree that this was a very interesting graphic novel. Hurricane Katrina caused a great deal of destruction to New Orleans and the areas around it. I really don’t believe that the government did enough to help the victims of this storm. I felt that you wrote on the topic very well, it was really easy to see your main views on this topic. Your were very elaborative in your explanations and reasoning. I thought that your questions were awesome I especially liked the one about the family from the flood splitting up. This was a very emotional topic because everyone knows the devastation the this hurricane caused. I believe that you did a very good job and that you wrote a very good summary. Overall this had to be one of the most lengthiest summary I have ever posted on. Good Job bro!
From reading your reaction to AD it seems that when you read, you compare your values with those of the characters. I too think Mansell and Nafeesa represent "good man of America," but for different reasons. It seems that they are either first or second generation immigrants to the US (their New Orleans suggests 2nd generation) and judging from Mansell's Mercedes that he has worked hard in order to earn his place in America. His efforts to save his store are proof to all that he is willing to fight for his place in the world. As you mentioned, he shared his water supply with needy neighbors so financial gain is not his only utility in life. Great points man.
First off, I can't believe Jevon used the word awesome and that you typed that much. I also loved Mansell and Nafeesa because they were also the comic relief in the story on how they called each other bro's and pictured on surviving the storm like badasses. Part of the image I see in a good American, and their courage and what they faced through proved them out on their determination in protecting everything they worked for.
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