While the Navy sailed along the Coast to Greece, Xerxes' Army crossed the Hellespont by building two giant pontoon bridges. Because his father had been defeated the first time, Xerxes planned to attack Europe with an Army and a Navy. Wasting no time, Xerxes continued his father’s plans of a second invasion of Europe. ascended to the Throne of the Persian Empire. 2) Historical BackgroundĪfter Darius I., King of Persia, died in 486 BC, less than five years after the Battle of Marathon, which led to the defeat of the first Persian Invasion of Europe, his Son, Xerxes I. Afterwards, the method of adapting the Novel will be discussed, followed by the critical reviews the Movie received. What follows are the differences between the Graphic Novel and the Movie, which are few, but nonetheless exist. Afterwards, because it is not a clear distinction, there will be a comparison of the two Genres of Comic Books and Graphic Novels and a brief discussion of the drawing style of Frank Miller, one of the most famous Graphic Novelists. This paper concerns itself first with the Historical Background of the Battle. In 2006, it was adapted into a movie, directed by Zach Snyder. The Graphic Novel “300”, by Frank Miller, deals with this Battle. Military Schools across the world teach this Battle as an example, and it is widely referenced in popular culture until today. and his 300 Spartans, who stood against the Army of the Persian King Xerxes. Almost everyone knows about the heroic act of Leonidas I. The Battle of Thermopylae is one of the most famous Battles in History. I felt deflated knowing the deformed Ephialtes would not be able to be of use to Leonidas, even horror stricken when learning that infants who showed deformities would not be kept alive, but as readers get to know and understand this leader and his reasoning behind every decision overall it is a wise decision for a king to make.4) The Differences between Movie and Graphic Novel To see even the women themselves, as with Leonida's wife holding back emotions and tears so as not to appear weak, Frank Miller does well to illustrate strength, power, and bravery. History has taught me that Spartans were hardcore and trained as warriors for all their livers. I was honestly saddened to read about Leonidas being defeated, but overtime could just sense the amount of devotion being poured onto this leader. Talk about feeling like a warrior! While I tend to not to read comics or lengthy and dialogue filled graphic novels, this story and depiction of King Leonidas and the few but mighty Spartan brothers had me feeling pride for a group of soldiers that sacrificed themselves in such a noble way.

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