Iranian languages

The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi tells the story of Marjane’s life as she grows up in Iran during the Iranian revolution. In the beginning, Marjane is young and naive, not fully understanding the impact of the war. Throughout the graphic novel, she experiences a series of major life events, including moving to Austria and losing her beloved Uncle Anoosh. By the end of the graphic novel, however, these events have strengthened her, creating a strong, independent woman who knows the…

the two authors can be considered feminist of their time as both their stories discuss the lives of women in times of political oppression. Persepolis is the autobiography of Marjane Satrapi as she grows up in Iran during times of protest with the Iranian Revolution and the Iraq-Iran war. While, “Antigone” is the drama of a princess, Antigone, going against government rule to follow the religious law in Thebes, Ancient Greece. Marjane Satrapi and Antigone are both examples of modern feminist who…

From the book “The Complete Persepolis” by Maryjane Satrapi. “It had been four years since I had such a well-stocked store, the first Aisle I headed was the one with scented detergents, we couldn’t find them in Iran anymore’’. This quote has moved me because it reminds me the suffering and hardship of the people. Most of the country today were still living in the poverty and unhealthy lifestyles. Maryjane could not believe what she has seen in Vienna store a place she can buy whatever she wants.…

at a turning point in Iranian history. At a time when Iranians were facing the dilemma of seeing where they fit within the ideologies of the West and the Soviet Union, Ahmad challenged Iranians to look inward and embrace the force most resistant to change from outside forces: Islam. In particular, I found the dichotomy between Reza Shah’s westernization reforms and Aleh Ahmad’s Islamic Republic as an ideological battle for the hearts and minds of everyday Iranians. The Iranian government under…

perspective, she talks about how shortly after the Islamic Revolution the girls are asked to wear the veils over their heads and cannot look a man in the eye. The Islamic revolution was a revolution that had created major changes in terms of the Iranian culture and society. It enforced women to wear veils which was supposed to act like protection because not wearing one meant that the woman was promoting…

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 (Brookings). It properly defines the definition of a revolution which is, “the usually violent attempt by many people to end the rule of one government and start a new one” (Merriam). This image also relates to Persepolis.…

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…

In the Iran Hostage Crisis about 60 people were held hostage from November 4th, 1979 to January 21st, 1981, so that's a total of 444 days the people were held against their will. That's one reason why I want to be there during the Iran Hostage Crisis, and the reason being is because I want to see what all the people had to go through, and how they were treated like while there. To be honest I would want to experience what they had to go through, because maybe then I wouldn't take life for…

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…

country had become very dependent on the West in many fields. As a result of this dependence, Iranian culture was greatly influenced by that of the West. The main elements of this culture that were carried over consisted of wealth, youth, seeking fame, good fortune, beauty and status. In this form of culture, which is under great influence from the West,…