Hadassah Viana English 10 Miss Febo 12/9/13 Marji is persistent‚ intelligent and not afraid to let people know what she believes in no matter how people will disagree with her or what the consequences will be. In the graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi‚ Marji is persistent because she firmly believes in communism in spite of the consequences or opposition. She really wanted to go to the demonstration with Mehri‚ but her mother warns her not to go because it’s very dangerous. On the very
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Freedom of expression is the most basic‚ but fundamental‚ right. Without it‚ human beings are reduced to automatons” (Ma Jian). The Islamic Revolution in Iran has affected the country for decades making it a completely different place to live. Before western items and style were encouraged‚ now they are forbidden. The stark contrast between the Shah and the Ayatollah is shown through her childhood and how she was forced to change the way she lived. Under the Ayatollah life became radically different and
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In the autobiography Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi‚ Marji becomes a rebellious young lady because of the influences around her daily life. She is raised in the country Iran where she faces government oppression of freedom and war. Marji becomes rebellious because she is drastically influenced by her family and government restriction of freedom. Marji is influenced by her parent and their defiance of the government. Marji is raised up in a wealthy communistic environment. Her family participates
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In the two texts‚ “The Bluest Eye” written by Toni Morrison and “The Complete Persepolis” written by Marjane Satrapi‚ delve into the developments of the vital characters. Formation of the self is a central concern because in both of the texts the principal characters are both on journeys to discover their true selves. Both Pecola Breedlove (The Bluest Eye) and Marjane Satrapi (Persepolis) experience dissimilar journeys when attempting to find their identity. Both characters are held back by their
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The Use of Color in Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis The book Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is‚ interestingly‚ al illustrated in black-and-white portraits with additional splashes of gray. Although there are many critics about Satrapi’s use of this style‚ it eventually compels towards her story’s ultimate goal to show to the reader that her life was always filled with danger‚ anger‚ sadness‚ violence‚ religious extremism‚ tyrannical political reigns and brain-washing propaganda. Hence‚ Satrapi knows
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One idea that can be compared between the novels The White Tiger and Persepolis is education. The role that education plays in both novels shows a lot about the characters and societies of the time they take place. To begin‚ in The White Tiger‚ Balram isn’t given the opportunity to gain an education due to the fact that he needs to begin working to help out his cousin. Balram gains intelligence by learning how to make his way through life while not having the book-smarts that society requires one
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The Lasting Effects of Oppression in Iran Following the Revolution Have you ever thought what it would be like to grow up without your freedom? The novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is an autobiography of her life growing up in Iran during a time of revolution and oppression. Marjane is a young girl who is inquisitive‚ religious‚ outspoken and ambitious. She grows up struggling to understand the many rules imposed by the Shah which over time changes her. Years of oppression and injustice
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CHRISTIAN SYMBOLS Christian Symbols Nathan T. Payne Grand Canyon University UNV 200 Professor Diffey June 04‚ 2011 Christian Symbols Communication of thoughts and ideas are not always verbal they can come in different forms such as written languages‚ sign languages‚ and even artistic expression via the concept of art and drawings that are often illustrations an artist may hold in their heart and
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Persepolis is a story about a teenager named Marji. Marji is living in Iran during the fall of the Shah and the beginning of the new regime. Marji is in a wealthier class than others. She lives in a nice house with her parents. Marji is close to her family and stays connected with her grandma. When the new regime makes Marji and other girls change their lifestyles‚ all of the girls think it is a joke. This gets them in trouble and in the face of death. Marji develops differently than most children
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Reflective Statement During our Interactive Oral Discussion‚ many questions were brought up to the table for discussion relating the novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. To start the discussion I had asked‚ what emotion did the even in the Rex Theatre cause the reader to feel? I had mentioned how this event evoked anger in my persona. Everyone within the group agreed with the fact that anger was the emotion they felt. We all concluded that keeping everyone in locked doors while the fire was going
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