Persepolis
This political event dramatically changed life in Iran and forms the backdrop of the memoir
What is the Iranian Revolution?
This ambitious scientist creates the Creature.
Who is Victor Frankenstein?
This Trojan king seeks the return of his son's body.
Who is Priam?
This real-life victim is at the centre of the text.
Who is Joe Cinque?
This protagonist possesses an extraordinary sense of smell.
Who is Jean-Baptiste Grenouille?
Marji wears this as a symbol of the regime's new religious expectations.
What is the veil?
The Creature learns about humanity by observing this family.
Who are the De Laceys?
The death of this Trojan prince drives the plot.
Who is Hector?
This woman was convicted for Joe Cinque's death.
Who is Anu Singh?
Ironically, Grenouille lacks this characteristic despite his powerful abilities.
What is his own scent?
This member of Marji's family inspires her political awareness through stories of resistance.
Who is Uncle Anoosh?
This Romantic ideal is reflected in the novel's depictions of mountains, storms, and nature.
What is the sublime?
This Greek warrior's grief and rage dominate much of the narrative.
Who is Achilles?
Garner combines journalism with this literary form.
What is true crime/non-fiction narrative?
The novel explores the relationship between power and this sensory experience.
What is smell/fragrance?
Marji's rebellious behavior demonstrates this central theme of the text.
What is the struggle for individual freedom against oppression?
Victor's downfall is largely caused by this fatal character trait.
What is hubris (excessive pride)?
Priam's journey with this humble carter symbolizes the value of ordinary human experience.
Who is Somax?
The book frequently questions whether this system adequately delivers justice.
What is the legal/judicial system?
Grenouille becomes obsessed with capturing and preserving this.
What is human scent?
Satrapi's use of this visual technique creates powerful contrasts between innocence and political violence.
What is black-and-white imagery?
The novel warns about the consequences of pursuing this without ethical responsibility.
What is unchecked scientific knowledge/ambition?
One major theme of the novel is that true leadership requires this quality.
What is humanity and compassion?
Garner's personal involvement highlights tensions between objectivity and this.
What is subjective moral judgement?
The text suggests that society can be manipulated through this.
What is illusion and perception?