Persepolis

1. I feel that Marjane Satrapi chose to use comic strips to give her audience a more visual picture of what has went on in her life.  Instead of trying to picture what's going on mentally, we have the pictures right there in front of us.  Also, that way, everyone gets the same visual picture other then having different visual pictures mentally.

2. The pictures show the emotions she is going through and express her feelings more.  It also lets you see her thoughts on the events happening in her country, and even her thoughts about what other characters are talking about.  If she has just written a book, it would be more difficult to give out the expressions and feelings she has with the comic.

3. If I was to write a memoir of my life, I would probably choose film.  Film you can express in so many ways, and it is like you are really there with the person at times.  It is easy to show emotions, feelings and thoughts, and really gives the audience the most visual perspective they can get.