Persepolis
Satrapi, M.
(2004). Persepolis, the story of a childhood. NY: Pantheon.
Imagine the
way of life and everything you have ever known is suddenly and drastically
changed instantly. In 1980, this is precisely what happened to a ten-year-old
girl named Marjane Satrapi from Iran. “Persepolis” is that little girl’s
perspective of growing up during the Islamic Revolution War between Iran and
Iraq. Marjane’s journey starts one year after the Revolution again. She goes
from co-ed gender school, secular education, and modern religion to segregated
schools, wearing veils and being oppressed by the Shah.
Marjane is
taken on a journey of discovery, from wanted to be a prophet, learning her
great-father was an emperor (later prime minister, political prisoner and a
communist), father to King Reza Shah. When things become too dangerous, she is
sent away. Marjane learns the true history of her people through love, lost and
war.
Persepolis
depiction through comic scripts is a brilliant way to relate to young readers.
It is inspirational and a true testament to human courage and dignity.
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