Theme Exploration: Persepolis & “the necklace”

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Theme Exploration: Persepolis & “the necklace” What is the author saying about… Social classes – wealth vs. poverty and education vs. ignorance?

Read: “The Necklace” by guy de maupassant For context, please read “meet the author” and “background to the story” on page 223. Now read “The Necklace” on pages 224-233. Answer the following questions after you read: How are social classes presented in this short story? What does the necklace symbolize in the story? What is the author saying about social classes in the story? Create a theme statement to express this message.

Read: The Letter in Persepolis & the handout about social classes in Iran How are social classes presented in this chapter? What is the importance of education within society? (Use both texts to help answer this question) What is Satrapi saying about social class (wealth vs. poverty) in this chapter? What is she saying about education in this chapter?