Argumentative Essay On Persepolis

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Censorship is a topic of mass disturbance for Americans. We believe that everyone should be free, but censorship is not a new thing in America. It has happened multiple times to get public support for or against a topic. In this case, the topic is Persepolis. Because of its historical information and importance, Persepolis should be taught to some grade levels due to the graphic information..

First, let us start with reasons to teach it. The book has historical importance about the people's view of the Iranian Revolution. It also showed Americanization throughout the Middle East. Without this book, most people would believe that the Middle East is an aristocratic society. This book was the view point that changed the perspective of many

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