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A graphic novel by Art Spiegelman, serialized for eleven years and published in 1991.

Character/relative in the story, often imprisoned and tortured under the Shah's rule.

A political upheaval in Iran resulting in the Shah's ouster.

Individuals imprisoned for anti-Shah activities.

Revolutionaries released from prison after the revolution.

Protagonist of 'Persepolis' who navigates childhood through adulthood during the Iranian Revolution.

Marjane's uncle who fled Iran to avoid arrest and experienced degradation.

Different levels of society, causing tension and suffering in the country

Marjane feels overwhelmed by emotion when hearing the Iranian National Anthem.

Marjane realizes a country's identity isn't uniform; it's made up of diverse cultures, religions, and people.

The story traces the effect of war and politics on Marjane's psychological growth, showing how suffering and societal pressures affect her.

Smoking a cigarette, seen as a rite of passage in normal times, is viewed as a desperate act in the context of war and repression.

No individual's life can be fully understood outside the context of historical events, particularly the changes in Iran.

Marjane's coming-of-age moment is marked by smoking a cigarette.

The story demonstrates that Iran is divided, and, for example, people in Tehran make fun of southern Iranians.

Marjane's perspective shows that a nation can be viewed with multiple perspectives of love and hate simultaneously.

Marjane's personal relationship with her mother is intertwined with the political events of her time.

Marjane's family life is less devout than her school life after the Revolution.

Marjane feels conflicted between the religion she learns at school and her parents' beliefs.

Marjane feels oppressed by suddenly being forced to wear a veil.

True religious faith is a personal choice, not a government rule; forced religious practices are counterintuitive.

Religious faith should be based on individual choices.

Marjane's experiences highlight the tensions between personal and imposed religious practices.

Marjane's relationship with her mother is impacted by the larger political context.

Iran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, marked by a divide between traditionalists and those preferring Western influences.

Marjane's actions, like smoking and skipping school, represent rebellion against strict rules and societal pressures.

Marjane smokes a cigarette to symbolize her defiance against societal control and achieving adulthood.

The Islamic regime created restrictions and difficulties, forcing Marjane to live a hidden life.

Marjane faces pressures both from her family and the Islamic regime.

The veil represents the oppression of women and the separation of Iran from the modern world after the revolution.

An education system emphasizing one language, which limits exposure to other cultures.

A deep divide in Iranian society after the 1979 revolution between those who adhere to traditional religious values and those who embraced modern influences.

The Shah spent government money on lavish celebrations, neglecting the needs of the Iranian people.

The Shah's mismanagement of resources and disregard for the poverty of Iranians were major contributing factors.

Iranian citizens faced poverty and starvation due to the Shah's spending choices.

The Shah's priorities were focused on public displays of wealth, rather than supporting his population.

Iran's oil reserves brought international attention, which the Shah used for a public picture of wealth.

Previous Iranian leaders were expected to keep promises, but the Shah did not.

Marjane's grandmother explains Iran's problems before the Revolution, but not her grandfather's life.

The Shah was considered ten times worse than his father in terms of handling the government's finances.

Despite overthrowing the Shah, the revolution resulted in a fundamentalist Islamic regime, not the modern Iran many expected.

The new regime imposed strict Islamic laws that limited women's rights, making them second-class citizens.

Anoosh, a revolutionary, spent 9 years in prison, enduring hardships for his beliefs.

Marjane, inspired by science, dreams of becoming a scientist, but the new regime threatens this by closing educational opportunities.

The revolution not only changed the government but also impacted the lives of ordinary people, changing their beliefs and values.

Marjane is angry her father won't fight in the war because her lessons at school have instilled nationalism in her, making her believe in defending Iran.

Marjane's father sees the new regime as an invasive force in Iran, possibly responsible for the war even though Iraq is the apparent enemy.

The revolution's impact continues to shape Marjane's life, with newfound restrictions and a war on the horizon.