Marjane and The Country Iran

What event is the main idea of Persepolis that greatly changed Marjane's life and Iran?

The WARRRR

What two countries had conflict during the story that affected Marjane's life?

Western Culture Influence

What portion of Western culture does Marjane absorb?

The Reflection of Marjane's Self

What did Marjane's love with punk music reflect?

The Roles of Gender

How did Marjane's experience with the veil showcase the theme of gender roles?

Cooking Forbidden Food And Listening to Punk Rock

Wearing Western Clothing And Listening to Punk Rock

Leaving The Country and Starting A Family

Rebellion and Independence

What are the acts of rebellion that Marjane engaged in to express independence in Iran?

Nationalism and Heroism

Marjane idolized a historical figure. What did they symbolize?

Who was the figure?

Social Injustice

What injustice did Marjane witness as a young girl during revolution and war?

Western Culture

What Western character does Marjane admire?

Not fully covering her hail with her vail

By not washing her hands after the bathroom

By talking while the teachers were talking

Personal Defiance

How was Marjane defying in school?

Family Influence

How does Marjane's family influence her political views?

resistance to Iranian government constraints

Her ability to try new things outside her culture

A Symbol of Freedom

What does Marjane's relationship with punk rock symbolize?

Religious Themes

What religious figure does Marjane initially admire and later question with Islam ideology?

Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is an autobiographical graphic novel that showcases Satrapi's childhood and early adulthood in Iran during and after the Iranian Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. Through the eyes of young Marjane, the story explores themes of rebellion, gender roles, and the clash between Western culture and the oppressive Islamic regime. As Marjane views the restrictions placed on women, the loss of personal freedoms, and the impact of war, she turns to punk music and defies as acts of resistance. The book also reflects her struggles with identity, as she balances her Iranian heritage with a desire for independence. Persepolis highlights the personal cost of revolution and war, while also celebrating the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.  Enjoy this fun trivia!