What day of the week does this scene take place?
Saturday- Jewish Sabbath
who is the main character of Persepolis?
Marjane (Marji) Satrapi
the Jewish day of rest.
What wakes Marjane and her family up in the morning?
The sounds of bombs.
Who are the people Marjane lives with?
Her parents (sometimes grandmother)
Why is this chapter called, "The Shabbat"?
What is a ballistic missile?
a weapon that flies through the air to hit a target far away.
Where does Marjane and her family hide when they hear the bombing?
In the basement or the safest part of their home.
How does Marjane's mom react during the bombings?
What 3 emotions does Marjane feel when she sees Neda's bracelet in the rubble?
Shock, sadness, horror
To believe things will turn out well.
Who does Marjane want to visit after the bombing?
Her friend Shadi.
What does Marjane's dad do after the bombing?
He take photos and tries to stay calm.
What does this chapter show about how war affects families?
Even peaceful ordinary families can lose loved ones suddenly.
what does it mean when a house is reinforced?
It is made stronger to protect from damage.
What shocking thing does Marjane see when she visits her friends neighborhood?
Her friend's house is destroyed by a bomb.
what happens to Marjane's neighbor, Neda?
She dies when her house is hit by a bomb
What lesson do you think the author wants readers to learn from this chapter?
That war destroys innocent lives and takes away safety and peace.
What is the difference between pessimism and fatalism?
Pessimism means to expect bad things to happen, fatalism means believing nothing can change your fate.