Our America: Part 1

1. I remember that, within the interviews, LeAlan and Lloyd would ask the person's opinion of themselves. The conversations the two had amongst each other were warm and friendly. I felt as though I were part of the conversation.
2. I have no questions in which I can answer myself.
3.They are conveying the message to not judge them because of their situation, but realize that they to are people having an experience that may affect another in the same way.
4. For me, their message is loud and clear. I can sort of relate to them being judged.
5.LeAlan and Lloyd show us their world by doing on the spot interviews and just recording general conversations. They then take what they recorded and review it.

The community that Lloyd and LeAlan describe compared to the middle ages is just the same, or even worse. Their community is isolated and seperate from the other areas. For worse, they risk being shot or attacked just by walking around. Their ghetto is guarded by police surveillance. The only difference to account for would be that their community is within a modern time period. Ghettos and barrios carry negative connotations because of the historical meaning and how people relate that to certain communities. Ghettos and neighborhoods are communities in which people live, but because their names mean different thing, ghettos are often described as a less prosperous community. What sets a ghetto apart from other communities is what generally goes on within it.

2 possible Ideas for Project 1

One idea I have for project one is to create a collage pertaining to myself as an individual. The collage would contain my interests, hobbies, goals, and thing that define me as unique. I feel that when composing a self, one should be able describe oneself abstractly as well as concretely. So, a collage would definitely be a good abstract way to describe oneself.

The second idea I have is to create a video. This video would be sort of a documentary/reality film of how I go about completing tasks in my life. It would also show how I go about taking steps to achieve goals. In composing a self, it is important to know what goals you have for life and how one goes about achieving them as an individual. I feel that videography is a good way to show this.

3 Questions of Persepolis

1. Did Marjane get to America? If so, when?

2.What happened to Marjane after leaving to Austria?

3. What happened to Marjane's parents and their relationship amongst their family?