Ashamed Quote by Marjane Satrapi
“I hate this word 'graphic novel.' It is a term publishing houses have created for the bourgeois so they wouldn't be ashamed of buying comics... I'm not a graphic novelist. I am a cartoonist and I make comics and I am very happy about it.”
About This Quote
Source Graphic Novel: Persepolis, 2000
Rejects “graphic novel” label, prefers “cartoonist” identity, celebrating comics.
In simple terms: Identity matters in creative fields.
Key Takeaway
Own your label.
Themes
identity
art
genre perception
Mood
proud
defiant
Type
artistic
personal
When to use this quote
- publishing
- self‑branding
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
media studies
creative identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does naming affect your work’s reception?
- What term best captures your creative vision?
A Different Perspective
Labels can limit audience perception.
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