How did the war affect Marji in Persepolis?
Results of the War Immediately, the country was affected by the war. People had to leave their homes and move to other cities to avoid bombings. Marji explained other issues that she and her mother experienced.
How did the Iranian revolution affect Marji?
During the Iranian Revolution of 1979, Marji and her family are frightened by the angry protests as they fear for their safety. Some of their family friends flee the country; others are arrested and tortured: “Executions took place daily and everyone was afraid. The new government adopted even more repressive laws.”
What were the effects of war on daily life in Persepolis?
War affects people of all ages, cultures, races and religion. It brings change, destruction and death and these affect people to great extents. “Every day as a result of war and conflict thousands of civilians are killed, and more than half of these victims are children” (Graca & Salgado, 81).
Who does Iran go to war with in Persepolis?
Iraq
Is Persepolis Banned in Iran?
In 2014 Persepolis was the second most challenged book on the American Library Association’s list of frequently challenged books. The book and film is banned in Iran, and the film was temporarily banned in Lebanon, but the ban was rescinded due to public outrage.
What happened to Marjane’s uncle?
Marjane’s Uncle who fled to the USSR after Fereydoon is caught and executed for opposing the Shah. He returns to Iran to see his family but, though disguised, gets imprisoned. He becomes a role model for Marjane, who considers him a hero.
Why do Marji’s parents refuse to leave Iran?
Marji’s parents refused to leave iran because they were afraid that in america or another country they wouldn’t be able to build a life for themselves because there wouldn’t be as much opportunity.
How did Uncle Taher die?
‘ Uncle Taher died because of the stress over his country persecuting their own citizens and because the country closed its borders, making him unable to see his son.
Why did Marji feel ashamed in her father’s Cadillac?
33) Marji is starting to understand why she feels guilty when she rides in her dad’s Cadillac. She realizes that she is in a higher social class than many people around her and knows it isn’t fair. She recognizes the differences in social class as the reason for a revolution and the cause of her guilt.
Why does Marji lie about her father to her friends?
She lies about her father being a hero for the same reason the neighbor talks about his wife’s birthmark/bullet scar. She wants to impress her peers and have something to brag about. 89.
Why does God return after a long absence?
Why does God return after a long absence? Because Marji had lost her faith & wanted to follow someone. She needed advice.
Why does Marji want to stay in water?
WHY did Marji want to stay in the water? because she need water and she just come from playing badminton. because she want to know how it feel to be a cell filled with water.
Why does Marji love the king?
Why does Marji love the king? -Marji loves the king because she believes he was chosen by God.
Why did Marji not like being in her father’s car?
What she did understand was the social inequality she saw all around her, which made her ashamed to sit in her father’s Cadillac while others didn’t even have cars. Inequality and war inspired Marji to fight for her country, but at such a young age she is held back.
Why does Marji want to be a prophet?
Marji wants to be a prophet in Persepolis because she wants to do good for her family and the Iranian people.
Why does God leave Marji?
Why does God leave Marji? She no longer wanted to be a prophet and she wanted to go to the protest.
What did the veil symbolize?
The veil came to symbolize modesty and obedience. In many religions it is seen as a symbol of reverence for women to cover their heads. When white wedding dresses were worn to symbolize chastity, the white veil followed suit. A blusher is a very short veil that covers just the bride’s face as she enters the ceremony.
Why must Marjane start wearing the veil?
Why must Marjane wear the veil? How do she and her classmates react? She must wear the veil because it is required during the Islamic Revolution. Her classamtes dont understadn why they have to wear it.
What does the veil symbolize for people like Marjane’s mother?
Satrapi uses the veil to symbolize her rebellion against the regime, which leads to her eventual freedom.
Why does Marji take a long bath?
Her grandpa briefly served as prime minister, but he opposed the new regime and was sent to prison. Prison was painful, to say the least. One night, he was in a water-filled cell for hours. That night, Marji stays in the bath a long time to try and understand what her grandfather went through.