Iranian peoples

out with Reza… Unfortunately, we don’t always get what we want” (Satrapi 278). In this short statements, Marjane both implies that her relationship with Reza is not necessarily going to be exactly what she wants and references all of the hardships people have had to endure in the war as well as trying to live during the after-mass. Another notable…

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, father, and even…

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…

a graphic novel, Persepolis heavily depends on black and white illustrated pictures to convey Marjane’s story instead of language. These images provide insight into Marjane’s thoughts, which allows the reader to see a child's perspective on post-Iranian Revolution life. Oftentimes, Marjane interprets everything she hears literally. Seeing her literal and interpretations drawn out adds another humorous element to the novel. However, sometimes seeing Marjane’s thoughts has the opposite impact; one…

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…

January of 1978 was the beginning of ten years of dark times for Iran. The people of Iran had to suffer through a revolution, a new government, and a war. Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi is a book featuring a young girl Marji who was growing up while these negative events were happening. Marji had to face many issues growing up with her parents, herself, the war, and the new government. Marji was able to get through these events, however it was not without deaths, violence, and negativity.…

religion would get lost in the rules the government was setting. Satrapi once even said “Deep down I was very religious but as a family we were very modern and avant-garde” (6). This image depicts a very bright star, symbolising people and their relationship with God. Although people cannot touch or directly have a conversation with God, the belief is still a very real and sturdy thing. Marjane was having a tough time making a discerning choice about what to believe, but her relationship with…

Marjane Satrapi’s autobiographical novel Persepolis received global recognition for sharing growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, and was thus turned into a film under the directing of Satrapi. The coming of age story explores many themes connected to the idea of captivity and freedom. This essay will explore captivities and freedoms within both the novel and film mediums of Persepolis, and how these two versions of the same story are capable as well as limited in exploring this…