Throughout The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi the idea of inequality is introduced through several examples. Marjane Satrapi uses the title to comment on inequality in all aspects of Marjane’s life, including gender, religious, economic, and racial status. Although there are several forms of inequality that the title attempts to highlight within the story, it focuses primarily on the issues of gender inequality by comparing the issues that Marjane faces due to her gender and comparing it
Satrapi states in the introduction of the 2004 Pantheon version of The Complete Persepolis that Iran, an “old and great civilization[,] has been discussed mostly in connection with fundamentalism, fanaticism, and terrorism.” She expresses that, “as an Iranian who has lived more than half of [her] life in Iran, [she] know[s] that this image is far from the truth. This is why writing Persepolis was so important to [her]. [She] believe[s] that an entire nation should not be judged by the wrongdoings
In the 1970's a great power struggle began in Iran, leading to a profusion of civil unrest and mass emigration. In 1941 Iranian monarch Reza Shah, was removed from power by the United States and replaced by his son, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, who Westernized the highly conservative and religious nation. He continued implementing the Westernized laws set by his father, which were known to "discouraged democratic political expression in the public sphere" and condemned Islamic fundamentalism
Perspective’s Influence in Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis No two people can share the exact same perspective. Two people can have similar lives, similar families, and similar circumstances, but their stories will never line up perfectly. Our experiences as human beings are what makes up the eyes with which we see the world; in other words, our experiences create our perspective. Persepolis is written from Satrapi’s specific, personal account of her life in Iran, which means the entire story is saturated with
perspective. Two people can have similar lives, similar families, and similar circumstances, but their stories will never line up perfectly. Our experiences as human beings are what makes up the eyes with which we see the world; in other words, our experiences create our perspective. Persepolis is written from Satrapi’s specific, personal account of her life in Iran, which means the entire story is saturated with perspective and personality. The reader journeys through her upbringing and her growth
women in Iran’s contemporary culture. For this purpose, the veil, which is worn by Iran women, is often identified as a symbol of obedience, respect or modesty which is otherwise an example of an oppressed patriarchal society. Author Marjane Satrapi’s novel Persepolis, exposes the regime behind this oppression of the Iran woman and compares western cultural expectations to that of Iranian culture. Yet, even behind the confinements of the veil many women are finding ways to rebel against the Iranian
women in Iran’s contemporary culture. For this purpose, the veil, which is worn by Iran women, is often identified as a symbol of obedience, respect or modesty which is otherwise an example of an oppressed patriarchal society. Author Marjane Satrapi’s novel Persepolis, exposes the regime behind this oppression of the Iran woman and compares western cultural expectations to that of Iranian culture. Yet, even behind the confinements of the veil many women are finding ways to rebel against the Iranian
1900’s, conversely, has sparked a worldwide effort by women to fight for more freedoms equality, known as the feminist movement. The feminist movement follows the feminist theory, which provides an outline of the inequalities and oppressions women face. Women’s roles in the workplace, home and in society have vastly changed since this feminist push. It is the result of grassroots movements and individual efforts that has allowed women to gain more power and parity. In Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi
believed that it was best for the Iranian people. Most of the women were involved in the demonstration of wearing the veil has some western education. The Islamic revolution wanted things to go back to the original Islamic culture. Based on the Complete Persepolis, in 1979, a revolution took place and later called “The Islamic Revolution”. This is the period they were forcing people to do what they don’t want to do. The women were also forced to wear the veil including the school girls. Being Educated
because he believed that it was best for Iranian people. Most of the women were involved in the demonstration of wearing the veil has some western education. The Islamic revolution wanted things to go back on the Islamic culture. Based on the complete Persepolis, in 1979, a revolution took place, and later called “The Islamic Revolution”. This is the period they were forcing people to do what they don’t want to do. The female was also forced to wear the veil in the school. Education will change a country