Persepolis by noted graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi explores the topic of Iran 's politics . Infamous for its use of symbolism and gripping narration through the eyes of young Marjane. The reader sees Iran in a new light free of the Western centric bias. The argument that Satrapi makes through Persepolis is that the Political Regime affects Iranian citizens in many ways. The Islamic Regime impacts the citizens religion, the general population, and lastly their education.
Firstly ,the citizens religious practices were impacted greatly. Before the revolution Iran was fairly moderate under the Shah 's rule. Once the Islamic Regime usurped power they began enforcing Islam. Marjane addresses this by stating, "Let 's be fair. If …show more content…
And if women 's hair got men excited, the same could be said of men 's bare arms and so, wearing short-sleeved shirt was also forbidden" (Satrapi 75). Before the revolution Iranian women were liberated; they protested, could get an education, and had their own jobs. Afterward, Iranian women could either wear the veil or face severe punishment. The Regime believes that there is something inherently sexual about hair and arms so they must be covered. The true intention of the hijab is supposed to reject the notion that women are only their bodies. With the veil being enforced it defeats the purpose, which is having a choice of wearing it. This is an example of how misinterpretation of the Quran (Islamic Holy Book) is used to uphold the patriarchy. Furthermore, Marji 's mother puts black curtains up to prevent the neighbors from seeing their parties . The Islamic party strictly prohibits these gatherings due to the alcohol and music. A family friend is paid …show more content…
bilingual schools are shut down and eventually universities because they are deemed a sign of western imperialism. Marjane criticizes the changes stating " and then suddenly in 1980 'All bilingual schools must be closed down. They are symbols of Capitalism.Of Decadence. ' This is called a "Cultural Revolution." We found ourselves veiled and separated from our friends. 'And that was that '" (Satrapi 4.) This quote exemplifies how drastic the changes are, Marjane finds herself in an entirely different school. Without her friends and veiled she feels lost,knowing there is nothing she can do about it. The person speaking in the quote is a political figure who is speaking on the subject of education. He shows how the fundamentalist are devoted to their version of Islam and will enforce it in any way. Furthermore when Marjane grows up she begins to think of her future in Iran. University is soon thereafter closed and Marjane demands " No more university. and I wanted to study chemistry. I wanted to be like Marie Curie. o wanted to be an educated, liberated woman, of the pursuit of knowledge meant betting cancer so be it " ( Satrapi 73.) Marjane has an determination to be a free and liberated woman like her mother and grandmother. The fact that she is denied her education under the guise of the true path of "Islam". She would even risk her health to go to university, this is how badly
Firstly ,the citizens religious practices were impacted greatly. Before the revolution Iran was fairly moderate under the Shah 's rule. Once the Islamic Regime usurped power they began enforcing Islam. Marjane addresses this by stating, "Let 's be fair. If …show more content…
And if women 's hair got men excited, the same could be said of men 's bare arms and so, wearing short-sleeved shirt was also forbidden" (Satrapi 75). Before the revolution Iranian women were liberated; they protested, could get an education, and had their own jobs. Afterward, Iranian women could either wear the veil or face severe punishment. The Regime believes that there is something inherently sexual about hair and arms so they must be covered. The true intention of the hijab is supposed to reject the notion that women are only their bodies. With the veil being enforced it defeats the purpose, which is having a choice of wearing it. This is an example of how misinterpretation of the Quran (Islamic Holy Book) is used to uphold the patriarchy. Furthermore, Marji 's mother puts black curtains up to prevent the neighbors from seeing their parties . The Islamic party strictly prohibits these gatherings due to the alcohol and music. A family friend is paid …show more content…
bilingual schools are shut down and eventually universities because they are deemed a sign of western imperialism. Marjane criticizes the changes stating " and then suddenly in 1980 'All bilingual schools must be closed down. They are symbols of Capitalism.Of Decadence. ' This is called a "Cultural Revolution." We found ourselves veiled and separated from our friends. 'And that was that '" (Satrapi 4.) This quote exemplifies how drastic the changes are, Marjane finds herself in an entirely different school. Without her friends and veiled she feels lost,knowing there is nothing she can do about it. The person speaking in the quote is a political figure who is speaking on the subject of education. He shows how the fundamentalist are devoted to their version of Islam and will enforce it in any way. Furthermore when Marjane grows up she begins to think of her future in Iran. University is soon thereafter closed and Marjane demands " No more university. and I wanted to study chemistry. I wanted to be like Marie Curie. o wanted to be an educated, liberated woman, of the pursuit of knowledge meant betting cancer so be it " ( Satrapi 73.) Marjane has an determination to be a free and liberated woman like her mother and grandmother. The fact that she is denied her education under the guise of the true path of "Islam". She would even risk her health to go to university, this is how badly