Iran

In life, in order to obtain freedom you have to make some sacrifices. Nobody knows this better than Marjane Satrapi, the author of Persepolis, a girl who grew up in a very modern Iranian household during the Iran-Iraq war. Her family eventually decides that they aren’t going to leave Iran but that it would be best if Marjane went to another country where she can get a proper education and be free. Satrapi uses the motif of family throughout the story to show how her freedom comes at a cost.…

Follett’s “On Wings and Eagles” Ken Follett wrote ‘On Wings of Eagles’ a novel which has the background of the Iranian revolution that toppled the Shah of Iran. The Iranian revolution remains an enigma even now and does not fail to arouse the curiosity of most people even though 3 decades have elapsed. The revolution against the Shah of Iran was channeled by the religious leadership…

The life in Iran during Reza Shah’s tenure was full of inequity, harshness and cruelty. This period affected not only the local population, but also the Armenian community. Both “Persepolis” and “The Armenian Community of Tabriz” are bright examples of how indigenous people and unwelcomed non-natives suffered from the decisions that government made. As Satrapi brings up in “Persepolis”, her early childhood was spent in an easygoing way. She was brought up in a well-to-do family. She had mother,…

This novel starts in the year 1980 and follows Marjane's experiences through the year 1984. Marjane is 10 years old when the novel begins and 14 when it ends. The novel takes place in Iran during The Islamic Revolution. Many citizens are protesting and fighting against the king and current government of the country. The government tries to restrict the peoples' rights in order limit their actions and create 'peace'. Plot: The novel starts off in 1980 when Marjane is 10 and the government just…

America’s definition of violent injustice. “(ISIS)... is systematically beheading children”(Arabo). A prevalent contributor to the mayhem is the persecution of those who believe in God, Christians. “It’s either convert… or die”(Arabo). Countries like Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, and Syria are not only the epicenter for chaos caused by terrorist groups like ISIS, al Qaeda, and the Taliban, but it is also the the foundation of the Christian persecution skyscraper. Christians not only endangered…

wouldn’t understand the story or what she was talking about. One of the themes that was expressed throughout the book was the revolutions that took place in Iran. In the image, it shows the muslims protesting against the government and they want to represent their country by speaking for what is right…

Cultures from all across the globe differ by the types of government from which they’re lead by. One prime example of this can be seen in Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, where young Marjane grows up watching her beloved, modernized homeland get converted into a traditionalist Theocracy during the Iranian Revolution. This abrupt change in culture shows just how much influence the government has on culture in general. Throughout Marjane’s life several different aspects of the Iranian culture were…

society. She describes life in post-revolutionary Iran and then Austria in the 1980s. In spite of Muslim stereotypes, the death of Neda, and social inequalities, Marjane’s struggle for freedom, justice, and self-respect endures. Nevertheless, without these specific experiences, she would never have discovered her strengths and identity amidst the chaos of her country and adolescence. Because of the media and the ever-present tension between Iran and the West,…

The second half of the twentieth century was for Iran a period of immense political and social change. The struggle to reconcile its advancement toward secular Westernization with its strong Islamic roots led to great social upheaval. Indeed the “culture of distrust” that marked the Iranian political sphere created a sense of paranoia among the masses on which revolutionaries like Ali Shari’ati acted. But many of the conspiracy theories that prevailed were not without legitimacy; Iranians felt…

are special operations branch to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRG), considered a state actor, I would consider them very similar to our Special Operations branch. They are highly trained, covert and ready to bring the fight to the enemies of Iran. Iran has smartly placed them in Embassies around the world. They have helped fund, train, and supply numerous non-state actors around the world to accomplish their common goals. Being directed from…