Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis

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In life people will attempt to break your character and challenge your faith. More then often ignorance consumes our mind and close to nothing to change it.In Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel Persepolis, the Kim Wilde chapter she uses the judgemental setting to express how much of a challenge originate from a foreign place with all the false pretenses, such as sterotypes, of society and cultural norm.

Iran’s government attempt to maintain the sense of balance and power within society by enforcing strict laws and regulations they strips away the idea of individuality. One major rule pertains to the transporting of foreign contraband into Iran. Page (127) rows (3) panels (1-3) Marji’s parents purchased the gift that Marji desired, illegal action they struggle to find a way to sneak it into the country, suggesting a parental love and desire to please their child and oppose view of the government. Page (128) row (3) panel (1) Marji’s mother carefully sewed the posters in the lining of her father’s coat. Paper can be very delicate especially when it pricked and pulled in so many directions, suggesting her patiences, dedication, determination and unquestionable love for her …show more content…
Then Marji's father went out on a limb by wearing the coat page (129) row (1) panels (1-3). He was very nervous and uncomfortable but he still carried on without hesitation, suggesting a strong sense of family orientated and selflessness , even risk his freedom into to make them happy. Page (129) row (2) panels (2-3)

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