The Iranian Revolution
What year did the Iranian Revolution begin?
1979
What clothing item was were women required to wear after the revolution?
A headscarf or hijab
What western music does Marjane love that symbolizes her rebellion?
Punk rock and pop, like Michael Jackson
What happened to Marjane's uncle Anoosh?
He was executed by the regime
How old is Marjane at the start of the story?
10 years old
Who was overthrown during the Iranian Revolution?
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
It symbolizes oppression but also safety in public
What does Marjane use as a symbol of personal independence?
Her denim and Michael Jackson pin
Why are some neighborhoods in Tehran bombed during the Iran-Iraq War?
They are targeted because of political unrest and war
What does Marjane's grandmother advise her to value above all else?
Integrity and staying true to herself
What type of government was established after the revolution?
Islamic Republic
What does Marjane's mother do to protest against gender oppresion?
She joins demonstration for women's rights
Why do Marjane's parents support her rebellious spirit?
They believe in freedom and encourage her to think critically
How does Marjane feel about the social classes in Iran?
She is upset by the inequality and lack of fairness
What life lesson does Marjane learn from her time in Austria?
Independence comes with both freedom and loneliness
What was the main reason many Iranians opposed the Shah?
His authoritarian rule and ties to western powers
In Persepolis, how are boys and girls treated differently in education?
Schools become gender segregated after the revolution
Why is Marjane sent to Austria?
True freedom requires responsibility and staying true to one's principles.
How does the regime punish those who disagree with its rules?
Through imprisonment, torture, and execution
How does Marjane's view of herself change when she returns to Iran?
She struggles with her identity as both Iranian and Westernized
What was the name of the leader who became the head of the Islamic republic after the revolution?
Ayatollah Khomeini
What act of rebellion does Marjane commit in defiance of the dress code?
She wears western clothes, like jeans and a jacket
What does Marjane learn about rebellion after she moves to Austria?
True freedom requires responsibility and staying true to one's principles.
What role does propaganda play in reinforcing social injustice?
It manipulates the public into supporting the regime and silences dissent
What events marks Marjane's ultimate act of independence?
Leaving Iran permanently to live a life of freedom