Persepolis Study Guide Questions Introduction 1. Satrapi is trying to dispel the stereotypical image that all Iranians are fundamentalists‚ extremists‚ or terrorists. 2. The author’s two motives for writing the book are to dispel the stereotype and to honor the memory of those who fought for freedom and died. “The Veil” 1. The novel begins in 1979. 2. The two outcomes of the Islamic Revolutions were the shutting down of bilingual schools‚ and the girls had to wear veils.
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Persepolis is a coming of age graphic novel written and illustrated by Marjane Satrapi. The novel ( also adapted into a film in 2007) depicts her childhood up to her early adult years in Iran during and after the Islamic revolution. The story is timeless and captures the roller coaster of emotions of the human experience. It would translate beautifully to the stage. Even though I think about producing a show with a young audience in mind‚ this is a story for everyone. The narrative creates an experience
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Form Purpose Audience Language How to use the text Reflective expository essay To explore the ideas of the prompt and consider different ways of looking at conflict. General adult audience‚ teacher‚ peers Sophisticated‚ formal with some personal reflection‚ switching between 1st and 3rd person. Descriptive anecdotes. Experiences of particular characters or events can be contrasted with other real life events or personal experiences. Feature Article on the effect of war on women for a weekend
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their homeland‚ usually due to imprisoning boundaries forced upon them by their government. In her autobiographical comic Persepolis‚ Marjane Satrapi describes her experiences of growing up as a young woman in revolutionary Iran and critiques the connotations associated with gender during that period of political upheaval. As a native to this strict Middle-Eastern country‚ Satrapi had much to discuss about the expected public behaviour of women and the higher standards
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In the book: Persepolis Marji and others are surrounded by oppression set upon them and they have to live their lives under the control of the Regime‚ The Shah‚ and being in the mix of a war between Iran and Iraq. Persepolis reflects on what happened during the Iranian Revolution‚ the way of life for people in Iran‚ and how the conflictual and corrupt state of Iran effected & changed the lives of many. Marji shows and tells us throughout the book her experiences she faces in being surrounded by oppression
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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
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situations on a daily basis. Even though it can be tough‚ sticking with one’s family‚ they can make it through any situation. In The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi‚ both authors use family relationships to show that even through difficult situations‚ they manage to stay together and make it through. In Persepolis‚ the main character‚ Marji‚ is living through the Islamic Revolution. The Islamic Revolution was a major event in Iran in which the people revolted against the
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There are many different critical approaches to studying literature. With reference of both texts you have studied‚ show what you believe the value to be in using a particular critical approach. ‘Things Fall Apart’ by Chinua Achebe and ‘Persepolis’ by Marjane Satrapi follow a postcolonial critical approach. Both books take place in a country considered politically inferior through western perspective and both texts‚ even though reinforce colonialists’ oppressive ideology‚ don’t stand completely against
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Gender & Occupation Gender roles differed significantly between men and women. Men had the ability to work in an region they liked while women were not allowed to work. In Paronnaud’s “Persepolis”‚ men were at liberty to find work and enroll in different locations where they would earn money for their families. In contrast‚ women were not allowed to work following the coming of stricter laws. When Marjane returns home‚ she was advised that should she be asked what she does all day‚ she was to say
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Persepolis Song Assignment Kyle Andersen 5/23/13 If someone came into our country and started play music that denounced freedom‚ football‚ and Christianity would many Americans be offended? The answer to this question is also the answer to as why the ruling party in Iran in the 1980’s banned all music that went against the principles of Islam. The Muslim religion denounces drugs‚ adultery‚ alcohol‚ gambling‚ renouncing Islam‚ and the consumption of certain animals. During the 1980’s‚ American
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