cartoons based on real stories

Many children cartoons draw inspiration from real stories. Take 'Mulan' for instance. The story of Mulan is a well - known Chinese legend, and the cartoon version adapts it with some creative liberties for entertainment and educational purposes for children. It keeps the core of a girl disguising as a man to take her father's place in the army, but adds things like cute animal sidekicks.

They can promote cultural understanding. Take 'Persepolis' for instance. It gives Western audiences an insight into Iranian culture, the way of life, and the important historical events that shaped the country. This helps break down cultural barriers and misunderstandings.

One such cartoon is 'Persepolis'. It's based on the author's real - life experiences growing up in Iran during a time of great social and political change. The story shows her journey from a young girl to a young woman, dealing with things like the Islamic Revolution and living in a different cultural environment.

There are a few notable cartoons based on true events. For instance, 'Mulan' takes inspiration from an ancient Chinese legend. Another one is 'Brave', which has elements drawn from various historical and cultural contexts.

They are often more relatable. Since they are based on real events, the emotions and situations depicted can resonate with the audience on a deeper level. For example, in 'Persepolis', the main character's struggle with identity in a changing society is something many people can understand.

They can educate. For example, 'Maus' educates people about the Holocaust in a way that is more accessible than just reading historical texts. The visual medium of cartoons can make complex and difficult historical events easier to understand.

They usually have complex characters. In 'Persepolis', the main character Marjane is complex. She experiences different emotions like confusion, anger, and sadness as she faces the changes in her country. These complex characters make the sad stories more relatable. And the art style in such cartoons is often simple yet powerful. It doesn't need to be overly fancy. In 'Barefoot Gen', the simple drawings enhance the rawness of the story of the atomic bombing.

They simplify the real stories. For example, if it's a historical real story, they might cut out the complex political parts. Just like in a cartoon about a famous explorer, they'll focus more on the adventure part rather than the economic and political reasons behind the exploration.

One example is 'Persepolis'. It's based on Marjane Satrapi's own experiences growing up in Iran during a time of great social and political change. The cartoon beautifully and poignantly shows her childhood, her family, and the complex world she navigated.

One example is 'Persepolis'. It's based on the author's real - life experiences growing up in Iran during a time of great social and political change. The cartoon beautifully depicts her childhood, her family, and the complex situation in the country at that time.