Analysis Of Persepolis: Is Civil Disobedience Justified?

Is Civil Disobedience Justified?
In our modern society, there are many conflicts between citizens and people who associate themselves with a hierarchical power. Conflicts between the government and their people form anger in the citizens, which make them rebel and commit acts of civil disobedience. Acts of civil disobedience involve transgressing the law, so of course, it needs special justification. The acts of rebellion could expose the society to harm, increase political vulnerability, and it could also encourage disrespect for the law. Civil disobedience occurs when the government has either not taken action, or has done something that has upset citizens. In that case, civil disobedience can be justified because if the government is not taking care of the people or the social problems they have, citizens have the right to do something to direct attention to that matter.
Persepolis, a graphical autobiography written by Marjane Satrapi, was about her childhood growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Throughout the book, rebellion was seen in many different shapes and forms. Since Marjane grew up in the era of the Islamic Revolution, she was heavily influenced by protests. As she grew older, she was ambitious to change the government for the better. At the tender age of ten, Marjane wanted to take …show more content…
The authors rebelled against their government, but not in an extreme way. Their acts of civil disobedience were justified because their governments were corrupt, unfair, and took advantage of the people. The governments restricted their people from doing many things and they took away their freedom. Because governments can be unjust, I believe that civil disobedience can be justified. A good government cares about the well-being of their citizens. Therefore a good relationship with the people and the government will avoid conflict and civil