It narrates the tale of the Iranian Revolution and its aftermath through the eyes of a young child, and it offers a scathing critique of the Iranian regime and its actions. ConclusionĪ compelling and thought-provoking graphic novel, Persepolis provides a singular perspective on the political and social developments that occurred in Iran in the late 20th century. The book tells the stirring and inspiring tale of one woman's search for her place in the world. She struggles to balance her passion for her nation with her wish to live in a free society. Satrapi departs Iran at the book's conclusion to pursue a degree in Austria. Satrapi and her pals are compelled to go underground in order to avoid being apprehended, though, as the government becomes more oppressive. She joins a group of young people who are trying to further democracy and human rights after being active in the student movement. Satrapi is also having trouble figuring out who she is as an Iranian lady.ĭespite the difficulties, Satrapi is still a prominent figure in Iranian politics and society. The new administration is fiercely conservative and opposed to many of the values that Satrapi's family upholds. Satrapi is now a teenager and is finding it difficult to adjust to the new government. Satrapi's family continues to criticize the administration despite the risk.Īfter the revolution has been successful and the Islamic Republic of Iran has been created, the novel's second section starts. Her mother becomes a leader in the women's rights movement while her father is detained and subjected to torture by the Shah's secret police. Satrapi's family gets more and more involved in the resistance as the revolution picks up steam. They both vehemently reject the Shah's government and stand with the Iranian revolution that is taking off.

Her mother is a feminist, and Satrapi's father is a Marxist. Her parents frequently talk to her about these topics because they are both politically engaged. She is a young woman who is deeply committed to social justice and politics. Satrapi's early years in Iran in the 1970s are depicted in the opening chapter of the book. The book is split into two sections, each of which has a number of chapters.

The narrative recounts Satrapi's memories of her youth in Iran before, during, and after the Islamic Revolution of 1979.

Marjane Satrapi is the author and illustrator of the graphic novel Persepolis.

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