Persepolis Humorism

At a glimpse, humorists, such as comedians and comic artists, may appear to be trivial parts of society, serving only to entertain and relieve stress from the pressure of day to day live. However, as spotlighted by Alain de Botton in his book Status Anxiety, humorists have a special freedom that is not available to the rest of the population. Their ability to blatantly state opinions and poke fun at sensitive subjects gives them a vital role in society. Through their bold statements, humorists are able to subtly present new ways of looking at issues that are generally believed to be too explicit or uncomfortable to address. The implications of humorists reach deep into society’s opinions and the rate of change. Bringing attention to touchy subjects is only the beginning. By opening the audience’s eyes to new problems and solutions, humorists become a catalyst for change. It can be argued that they are able to sway their viewers’ opinions more easily than other figures in the public eye, which gives them

In the graphic novel The Complete Persepolis, author Marjane Satrapi brings attention to the personal side of the war in Iran, which is frequently overlooked in western culture. Her heartwarming, humorous, and often sad story resonates with not only other Iranians, but also people who have had similar experiences. In the novel, she is forced to leave Iran for Europe alone as adolescence, and the trauma from this leaves her with teen years filled with depression, anxiety, and drug use. However, she feels guilty because the problems in Iran seem so much worse. Her story, told using black and white comic, gives validation to others who think their feelings are irrelevant in comparison to others. The comfort of knowing one is not alone in their problems can be a powerful tool. This demonstrates the importance of humor in the well-being and mental health of