Iran–Iraq War

Persepolis is told from Marjane’s point of view as a child, so Satrapi uses relatively simple and informal sentences. Since the novel encompasses complex “adult” issues, it would have been easy for the reader to forget that Marjane is only a child if Satrapi did not use syntax that constantly reminds the reader of Marjane’s age. Additionally, the sentence structure provides insight into Marjane’s character. For example, there are points in the novel where Marjane, trying to sound more mature,…

Journal Three Firoozeh Dumas says that Americans know very little about Iran and Iranians, and I agree. Before reading her book, I would have been confused and lost if anyone asked more for any information about Iran. After reading Funny in Farsi I feel as thought I have a better understanding of Iran, Iranian culture, and Iranian Americans. One of the most interesting things I learned, was how American’s views and opinions of Iran and Iranian people changed after the Iranian Revolution and…

observation, it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. In the book Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi, the author, represents Iran through her young adolescent eyes. Marjane precisely portrays Iran throughout the book. Through certain images we may receive an enhanced representation of Iran by the revolution, imperialism, nationalism, social classes and religion. This photograph captures a group of people protesting against the Iranian government…

the case. The purpose of this paper is to present my findings of Irans’ advanced maternity leave and childcare policies along with their Family Planning policy success. Furthermore, I will recommend that the Iranian government look into funding women’s maternity leave and childcare, at least partially, to lower employer burden and to continue funding their Family Planning program. Family Leave and Childcare Policies In recent years, Iran has pulled back on their strict population control…

It is very common for a novel that is turned into a movie to have some differences. The novel and film Persepolis, do have little differences but I think the overall purpose is the same. One small difference is the starting of the novel and film. The novel is in chronological order starting right from Marji childhood. In the movie, the opening scene is of adult Marji sitting in an airport in Paris. While sitting in the airport she begins to have flashbacks of her past and childhood. This new…

Intro: The history or Islamic ornamental design is a very rich and complex one. Islamic art, specifically ornamental art found on Islamic architecture, is symbolic of not only the aesthetic trends of Islamic culture but is reflective of the Quran and its poetic descriptions and symbolic stories. When specifically looking at buildings like the Alhambra, one can see that the Nasrid artists embellished the building in three specific ways: the carving of stylized foliage; the use of tiles to form…

influence over those in Anatolia, thus causing the Persians to attempt cut out the problem at the source by directly attacking the source of the uprisings, which in turn were a catalyst for the Greco-Persian wars.…

Alexander the great was indeed great in my opinion. Greatness in the era he lived in, to me, means he built his kingdom and expanded it, and he gained respect for his power and influenced others around him. He made people fear him and took over quite a few places within his life which expanded his empire. People such as the Egyptians prove my point. Egyptians treated Alexander the Great as if he were a pharoah and adopted his culture. Egypt became the center for Greek culture and because of that…

Rasha Elabdali Professor Joel Bettridge Ways of knowing June 7, 2016 The Dome of the Rock Throughout its history, Islamic architecture has been strengthened by its spiritual foundation, the Quran. Islamic works of art are connected to ways of confirming and transmitting the messages of Islam and they are inspired by two main elements. The Quran is considered the first work of art in Islam. Most Muslim artists express their faith by writing words that are attributed to the remembrance of God…

If I was the author of the story trying to get this book published and someone asked me what does this story bring to society and if there is a meaningful theme, I would respond with Persepolis is a story about a little girl who is in a tough situation, who throughout the story slowly becomes more aware of her situation and starts becoming more mature. I (The author) believe that by being rebellious you will always challenge others and learn to think for yourself. There is proof of this…