The Iranian Revolution‚ or the Islamic Revolution‚ was a popular uprising that transpired in 1979. This revolt was supported by a wide range of people including students and Islamist organizations. The results of this rebellion yielded in the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty under Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi‚ and the establishment of an Islamic Republic ruled by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. While many factors helped fuel the Iranian Revolution‚ the central reason why the Iranians overthrew the Shah
Premium Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Iranian Revolution
their adversities. Ultimately‚ the Shah’s controversial interpretation of the Qur’an‚ westernization program‚ and failure to support middle classes were the main causes of the Iranian Revolution of 1979. In the 1970’s‚ Shah Pahlavi’s anti-clerical ideology caused a great deal of unrest among Muslims in Iran. Many Iranians had put their faith in Islam‚ and therefore Muslim leaders. Unfortunately for the Shah‚ many of these religious leaders did not agree with his interpretations of the Qur’an. This
Premium Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Iranian Revolution
can differentiate between propaganda and real information at her school‚ which makes her more open-minded‚ intelligent‚ and mature. However‚ Satrapi’s outspoken personality and liberalistic views led to conflicts with authorities at her school. The Iranian Revolution took her hobbies and interests out of her reach by making them illegal. Moreover‚ when her uncle Anoosh is executed‚ Satrapi’s faith in her country and God are shattered‚ Marjane Satrapi goes through moral growth after her uncle’s death
Premium Iran Marjane Satrapi Religion
Americans demonstrate their patriotism. Americans demonstrate patriotism in times of crisis and disaster such as during the Iran hostage crisis. On the 4th of November 1979‚ Iranian demonstrators protested through the streets of Tehran. Times in Tehran‚ like most of the rest of Iran were highly uncertain and turbulent. Amongst the group of demonstrators‚ were a group of Iranian college students
Premium Jimmy Carter President of the United States
The book Persepolis and the article‚ The Friendly Iranians‚ present different ideas when it comes to describing what the TV means to the population of Iran. The book shows Margie‚ that has never had contact with a TV satellite antenna hearing one of her friends tell her that Fariborz‚ a close friend‚ which had just won that kind of antenna with international channels. Excited she jumps into a car and drives to her friend’s house where she watches MTV and EUROSPORT. She says‚ “We could finally experience
Premium Iran Marjane Satrapi Iranian Revolution
During the 1979 Iranian Hostage crisis the American people relied highly on the American media systems to relay the information they craved about the events leading up to and during the crisis. The media itself did not generate much good news to the American people. The media during this crisis enhanced many of the American people’s feelings that were already felt towards their leaders and their ability to handle foreign affairs in relation to American interests overseas. The media covered this
Premium Mass media United States Political philosophy
Iranian Social Classes In Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis‚ it is explained that life before the Iranian Revolution was not perfect‚ social classes did still exist. These social classes affect Iranian citizens lives in many different ways. Iran’s leader‚ the Shah‚ comes into power and changes the country’s policies. This affects the Iranian people’s lives in many different ways. Throughout the graphic novel‚ Persepolis‚ Satrapi tells her story of how she and her family are affected by these new rules
Premium Iran Marjane Satrapi Iranian Revolution
Persepolis The memoir of Marjane Satrapi growing up in Iran is written as a very personal account in the comic book Persepolis. This is a story that describes her life during the Islamic Revolution which includes her moral‚ physical‚ religious‚ and psychological struggles she endured. Being the setting of a bloody war with Iraq‚ Iran was not the ideal environment Marjane’s parents wanted her to grow up in. Persepolis represents a unique life of a child in Tehran‚ Iran and the actions she took
Premium Iran Marjane Satrapi Iranian Revolution
Social and Cultural Issues that Lead to the Iranian Revolution In the mid 20th century‚ the people of Iran were going through many changes. In 1953‚ a coup was organized and with Britain and America’s help‚ Muhammad Mossedeq was arrested and taken out of power. With Reza Shah as the main authority in the country‚ he acts as a puppet to Western influence. Shah reigned through fear and force with the help of the State Information and Security Organization (SAVAK). The Shah fled Iran to the United
Premium Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Iranian Revolution
Iranian modern history has shown permanent vacillation among extremes. Nationalism has emerged into an anti-other diatribe and religious adherence has turned into fanaticism. This report is the result of long and often difficult research and conceptualizing on the relationship among the Iranian government and religious and ethnic minorities (Armenians‚ Assyrians‚ Bahais‚ Chaldeans‚ Iranian Christian converts‚ Jews‚ and Zoroastrians) in order to survey the driving force of this extremism and its
Premium Islam Religion Iran