This is because I like visualisations more rather than text, as I get bored extremely quickly, and mediums like comics allow for more support. In addition, I like to explore areas of my interest or have intriguing topics, like mythology which led me to finish watching the tv series rendition of The Sandman and my journey to reading the source material (the comic) recently. I find it quite fascinating at least for the tv show of The Sandman the rich blend of different ideas represented and the story development, which I really hope the comic is on par or even better with the series adaptation. In addition, I really amazed on how although Morpheus (the sandman) is portrayed as the main character, each character in the series has their own moments and stories explored. After further reflection, I believe initially I would like something that is interesting but is not too complex to read, but can delve into further depth once I'm hooked. Which is another reason I loved The Sandman, it seems to be at first glance a simple story of a morpheus finding himself and getting revenge, but the more you delve the more you find.

B) I believe some historical knowledge of the background of the text illuminates different areas into a different meaning or explains some events, and is quite important on the authorial intent as well.

C) I believe universities should accept texts from all over the world as each text represents different cultures, stories, and even language techniques that can be enriching if given the chance to be read and analysed.

mind, reshaped anew whenever a reader picks up one book in place of another, begins to read, and is drawn irresistibly into a new world."

• Persepolis --> easy to understand and be transported into a new unfamiliar world --> depicts Iran's situation in a format that everyone can understand (wide range of audience), to try and inform globally of the events occurring in Iran

• Easy to understand because it is in a form of a graphic novel, offering both literary and visual storytelling allowing for a more effective reach for a global audience (everyone can just read it either through words or the symbolism of pictures, but some background information would be helpful). In addition, there is a lot of narration directed

• The readers gain a better understanding of Iranian history and its event, and would have a more global perspective of the world around them (More aware of situations that are usually obscured)

• World literature --> global works and not just from their own culture/comfort zone --> awareness of global events

• Satrapi helps engage with the audience through format of a graphic novel, using graphic portrayals to better support the narration (or maybe even juxtapose it). In addition, Satrapi laid out the book to almost have the reader revisit Marji's whole life, almost living it with her. Hence, we become more attached and invested as Marji becomes to mature and violence outbreaks (rising tension).

text?

Culture and/or historical context is important to producing a literary text as there would be different interpretations of certain things depending on the environment. In addition, this allows for a stronger more effective way of storytelling as people are able to relate more. This is even more important for receiving the text as without proper context, some events may seen alien or even have a completely different interpretation. Hence it is important to have context to better understand the root of the story being

2. How do we approach literary texts from different times and cultures to our own?

It is best for us to research some cultural/historical context as to better understand the viewpoint. This is because depending on our experiences from the past, what we perceive and our interpretations all stem from what we have learned/taught. Hence, if we don't properly understand the time period of cultural context of a literary text, we won't be able to understand what the authorial intent might be or not understand the text at all. What is well known back then or the original meaning is very likely to be different or changed from what we know, which is why we need to proceed with some contextual knowledge to help understand the literary text even better through understanding the underlying framework.

3. To what extent do literary texts offer insight into another culture?

To a medium extent that literary texts offer a insight into another culture. This is because some ideas and practices of culture can be documented and shared to whoever reads it by incorporating it into a literary text. This allows the readers to see a glimpse of another culture and a perspective of the cultural aspect. However, some things are unable to be fully captured through words as some things needs to have the person experiencing it to actually fully understand. Hence, literary text can't convey all insights into culture. Therefore, graphic novels like Persepolis which incorporates both graphic and literary features to complement each other to display another culture, allowing for more effective expressing of insights compared to literary alone.

4. How does the meaning and impact of a literary text change over time?

The meaning and impact literary text may change over time, as civilization evolve and human moral compasses and ideology change drastically. In addition, depending on how the people grew up, they may interpret the same story in a different way as we instinctively try to link new knowledge to previous ones. The impact may also change as consumer preference and other substitutes of literary text may arise, with only some true classics remaining even in this era (changing interest).

5. How do literary texts reflect, represent or form a part of cultural practices?

Literary texts have various methods and tools to communicate cultural knowledge to reader, through a reflection/commentary of the information or a representation and many more. Literary texts help spread and share cultural practices in many different forms, but it is not the only way as there are something that cannot be captured through words.

6. How does language represent social distinctions and identities?

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For texts like Macbeth, there is an argument that it follows the convention of tragedy based on Aristotle's perspective. This is because Macbeth followed most of the devices set by Aristotles tragedy like a fatal mistake of killing the king which led to his eventual demise (hamartia), he was then crowned king was killed shortly afterwards (reversal of fortune, peripeteia), he had a realisation of the mistakes he made (anagorisis) but was too far gone, in the end leading to a cleasening of the audience as Macbeth ambition led him to get what he deserved (catharsis). However, Macbeth never really had excessive pride (hubris) standard in Aristotle's Tragedy. Consequently, Macbeth largely follows the conventions of tragedy, but still deviates from making it relatable during the time period it was written in (under a monarch).

2. How do conventions and systems of reference evolve over time?

Different conventions are created and abandoned over time, as the audience as their reaction changes. This is because as the convention is used more often, it sometime becomes more of a cliche and feels repetitive. Therefore, conventions evolve and grow over time, allowing for better story telling but also more intriguing towards the general people. For example, the difference between Shakespearean vs Aristotelian tragedy

3. In what ways can diverse literary texts share points of similarity?How valid is the notion of a “classic” literary text? 

a