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Introduction and Chapters 1&2

Marjane Satrapi's 'Persepolis' recounts the history of Iran, highlighting its wealth and strategic location that made it vulnerable to invasions, particularly during the oil boom influenced by Western powers. The narrative follows young Marji, who grapples with her identity and faith amidst the Islamic Revolution, facing mandatory veiling and school segregation. Key events include the burning of the Rex Theatre, symbolizing the regime's brutality, and Marji's desire to be a prophet, reflecting her struggle with religion and the revolution's impact on her life.

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Introduction and Chapters 1&2

Marjane Satrapi's 'Persepolis' recounts the history of Iran, highlighting its wealth and strategic location that made it vulnerable to invasions, particularly during the oil boom influenced by Western powers. The narrative follows young Marji, who grapples with her identity and faith amidst the Islamic Revolution, facing mandatory veiling and school segregation. Key events include the burning of the Rex Theatre, symbolizing the regime's brutality, and Marji's desire to be a prophet, reflecting her struggle with religion and the revolution's impact on her life.

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Persepoli

s By Marjane Satrap
The city of Persepolis
Author Marjane Satrapi offers a brief
history of the nation that was for a time
called Persia and would later be
renamed Iran. She says that the nation’s
wealth and the geographic location have
made it a target for invaders . The
discovery of oil led to a period of strong
influence from the West—particularly
from Great Britain and the U.S.—in the
twentieth century. With the support of
Britain and U.S., Mohammad Reza
Pahlavi, who was known simply as “the
Shah,” reigned from 1953 until he fled in
1979 to escape the Islamic revolution.
characters
Marji Satrapi

A young Iranian girl and the narrator and


protagonist. Marji is highly intelligent and
sensitive. She is confident and brave, and she
speaks her mind. Marji comes of age during Iran’s
Islamic Revolution of 1979 when the Iranian
society deteriorates.

Mehri
The Satrapi’s live-in maid.
God
An apparition of God from Marji’s imagination who
visits her at night. God represents Marji’s innocence
and deep faith.
Ebi Satrapi
Marji’s father. Ebi Satrapi is a successful professional
of Iran’s upper-middle class. He believes in democracy
and hates the Islamic regime.

Taji Satrapi
Marji’s mother. Taji is the daughter of a former Iranian
prince. She is fiercely independent yet also extremely
practical and generous.

Marji’s Grandmother
Marji’s grandmother on her mother’s side. Marji’s
grandmother is kind and wise.

Uncle Anoush
Marji’s uncle on her father’s side.
Summary: The Veil
We're introduced to young Marji, age ten. The year is 1980.She's in
school, wearing a veil, just like all the other girls.
They don't want to wear it.
In 1980, the new regime in Iran made it mandatory for women to wear
the veil. They also segregated the schools between male and female.
Marji tells us that she wanted to be a prophet when she was a girl. "I
was born with religion" she says.
The school thinks it's weird that prophesizing is Marji's career choice,
so they call her parents.
Even though she tells her parents she wants to be a doctor, she still
really wants to be a prophet.
Summary: The Bicycle
We learn that the regime burned down a movie theater with a bunch of
people in it.
Marji wants to participate in the protest that's being organized against
the police. "For a revolution to succeed, the entire population must
support it“ . According to Marji the revolution is like a bicycle, when the
wheels don’t turn, it falls.
But her parents won't let her come.
That night, she tries to talk to God, but he doesn't respond.
What changes occur in Iran in
this chapter “The Veil”?
● The start of the Islamic Revolution 1979
● The veil became obligatory
● Boys and girls were separated at schools
How does Marji feel about
religion?
● She imagined that she could see God and
talk to him.
● She wanted to be a prophet.
How is a revolution like a
bicycle?
● According to Satrapi it is like a revolution
meaning if those in the revolution stopped
participating, the revolution would end or
“fall”.
What happens at the Rex
Theatre?
● The Rex theatre was burned down with doors locked
and people inside. Police forbade others to rescue
anyone.
● This incident is the beginning act of aggression.

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