Marjane Satrapi uses images of martyrs cradled in the arms of veiled women throughout the graphic novel to convey not only the importance of martyrdom in the cultural identity of Iran during the war, but also in the broader context of Iranian history and daily life under the new oppressive Muslim government. On page 250 panel 4, Satrapi uses the angle at which the image is viewed, and the size of the panel itself, to give the feeling of importance within that image. The frame of reference in the image is used to give the impression that the mural is much higher and larger than it truly is, giving it a place of glory and making it clear that this image is one that is of great importance to those in the town. (Making comics, 37) On page 281
