children whether they mean to or not. When surrounded by these influences, children trouble themselves with right or wrong. In the documentary Persepolis, directed by Marjane Satrapi (2007), young Marji overhears several conversations between her parents and family friends. Therefore, her beliefs depend on the emotions and words spoken between the adults. In Persepolis, women play the primary role in influencing Marji’s life. From beginning to end, women teach Marji the differences between right and wrong
his only reason for destroying cultures and civilizations and torturing innocent people. Alexander was a very sick and cruel person just from this piece of evidence.According to Alexander the not so great: History through Persian eyes “He razed Persepolis to the ground following a night of drunken excess at the goading of a Greek courtesan” (2,2). This proves Alexander the Great is a villain because Alexander the Great took over the whole town and in turn, Alexander the Great killed all the people
This investigation attempts to answer the question “What are the similarities and differences between the leadership traits of Darius I and Alexander?” This question is important because it went on to impact the leadership of other rulers and the way that the people under their rulings lived. The issues that will be addressed are in what ways they were successful, and what their biggest failure in their power was. This investigation will focus on the time period of 550-486 and 356-323 BCE, as this
Persepolis by Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi includes many symbols and images that make an overall statement about the condition of the world during the later part of the 20th century. In the film, protagonist, Marjane struggles to strictly follow the restrictions and limitations set by Iran and enforced by the Religious Police. It is evident throughout the movie, that Marjane’s surroundings affect her and the way she interacts others. Overall, through the use of selective lighting and symbols
Persepolis Amazing, intriguing, and unimaginable are just a few words to describe how I felt about Persepolis while I read this true life story of Marjane Satrapi. This book has helped me to see all the life struggles, good times, and adversities that Marji faced between the ages of nine to thirteen. The Islamic Revolution had such a daunting effect in the Middle East, especially in the county of Iran where Marji and her family resided. In the year of 1979 all that Marjane knew what it was
In the graphic novel, Persepolis, the main character, Marjane, faces many coming of age moments. Each one of these change her in a way that impacts her view on the world around her as her and her family strive for a better life amongst a war that hinders their ability to follow their beliefs. Marjane learns to forgive, experiences pain and suffering, and changes her opinions on God and her own views on religion forever. Marjane’s life has been filled with hard times, but also glorious moments as
Persepolis is full of creative and interesting visuals but the 2 images on page 102 are the most interesting as they seem to look very similar but both have a very different meaning. The protagonist is a young girl who lives in Iran and experiences very hard times in Iran as the story is also placed during the revolution of Iran. For her the Iranian revolution is a very hard time since some family members die and very many of her friends leave Iran to not risk living during the dangerous time at
known as setting is very significant in a work of literature. It’s is the foundation of the story because the culture during that time period in that place is incorporated in the narrative to help it progress or create conflict. In Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis, Iran is a perfect setting during this time because there were many political changes in the country. There were many people who are also part of this change as well, including Satrapi herself.There are a lot of conflict such as the man vs. man
standing against the fundamental ideas of the regime. Accordingly, Persepolis is not only a humanist work, nor simply is it a recorded history of revolutionary Iran. Instead it is an original feminist text equally because thinking women capable of individual action are at its center, and because by reporting her story Satrapi explores femininity in a fiercely male dominated society. Formatted as a vivid graphic novel, Persepolis is a female coming of age story. She struggles with autonomy, showing
Marjane Satrapi wrote the graphic novel, Persepolis, in a way that indicates that there is a wide gap between the realities of Marjane Satrapi’s childhood and the reality of the reader. She achieves this in many ways. Firstly, Satrapi writes Persepolis in a graphic novel and illustrates its pictures in a simple and childlike way. Secondly, the black and white images represent zero uncertainties which disconnects the reader because that is far from the reader’s reality. Another important point is
Persepolis was the ceremonial and symbolic capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was designed to exemplify the kings’ power and showcase the empire’s grandeur. Representatives from subject nations would travel to Persepolis to pay homage to the king and show their admiration for the empire through gifts and tributes. This is reflected in the architecture and layout of Persepolis. Sources A to F convey the role of Persepolis in conveying the power and image of the king. The primary entrance to Persepolis
Persepolis is an autobiographical graphic narrative of the author, Marjane Satrapi’s childhood story during and after the Islamic revolution. Satrapi’s goal in writing Persepolis is she wants to let everyone knows especially the West that the “entire nation [Iranian] should not be judged by the wrongdoings of a few extremists” that is related to “fundamentalism, fanaticism and terrorism” in the history (Satrapi 2). It has been ages that the West has negative perception towards the East especially
Persepolis is a coming of age story written by Marjane Satrapi in 20001. Depicting a young girl growing up during the religious revolts in Iran. Throughout the story the main character loses her innocence. The author uses the appeals of genre, ethos, pathos, and logos, historical context, and illustration to depict the loss of innocence in the main character. The introduction to Persepolis gives a great deal of background information to the unrest in Iran leading up to the Islamic revolution. Iran
with one’s identity and values based on personal social location, a form of writing that is true to oneself. Having now read Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis and scholarship regarding graphic novels, I realize that this definition does not provide adequate criteria. Satrapi does not always portray herself as being true to her identity in her graphic novel, Persepolis. Through the dynamic
At first glance (or first read), Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is about revolution, war, violence, and how it all affects the Satrapi family. However, it’s really much simpler than that, and at the same time, more complicated. At it’s core, Persepolis is a story about a young girl forced to grow up. Satrapi shows her abrupt transition out of childhood through the Iranian Revolution, her becoming more politically and socially aware, and how it all leads to a great loss of innocence. The Iranian
file Persepolis is a memory of a young woman’s experience. At the begin of the film, Marjane Satrapi sits in the waiting chair of French' airport and smoked because she is incapable of going back to her country Iran . She thought back the time in 1978 when she was a nine years old kid and had nothing to be worried about. during the time period,the old tyrannical government of shah was overthrown by the new government. Marjane’s father said, “This is a historic moment.”(in the movie Persepolis), the
Eastern women especially, as an elusive mystery. Persepolis opens your eyes and your mind, and lets you hear the voice of someone whose gender has been so long suppressed in her country. The film blends cultural significance, art, and an influence on the industry to make one of the most beautiful, enlightening films in recent years. Through Persepolis we see what toll a war can take on a person; from feeling ostracized, to developing depression. Persepolis is a story of love and loss that can resonate
Echoes of Change "Persepolis," Marjane Satrapi's compelling graphic novel, unfolds against the tumultuous backdrop of the Iranian Revolution and the devastating Iran-Iraq War, providing a vivid exploration of the impact of these monumental events on the fabric of Iranian society and, more intimately, on the lives of its women. Through Satrapi's personal narrative, readers are offered a unique glimpse into the complexities of growing up in a country marred by political upheaval and conflict, where
In summary, Persepolis was about Marjane’s family life throughout the Revolution and the hardships they faced like most people in Iran. The Revolution of Iran took place in 1978 to 1979, the people of Iran wanted to overthrow the Shah and they demonstrated their discontent through protests, yet the government had the upper hand and would not allow any sign of rebellion. However, life after the Revolution was much worse, laws were stricter and there was more destruction because the war. In spite
These ideas of orientalism are challenged in Satrapi's Persepolis. A book about a young girl Marji who lived in Iran in the 1980’s, and therefore is placed in the beginning years of political and religious turmoil in Iran. Satrapi Juxtaposes the western view of Iran to Iran by showing similarities between America and Iran through Marji’s youth and adventures throughout the book. The most significant similarity that Satrapi shows in persepolis is the similarities of Iran and American schooling. He