I really enjoyed reading Persepolis this week. The comic makes for a very easy read. I have learned a few things regarding the Islamic revolution in Iran as well. The main character Marjane is brought up in a family that is somewhat less religious than most of the others in the community. It was made mandatory for the woman to cover their hair at this time. Marjane and her mother wore less conservative veils in order to show their opposition to the new regime. The frame on page 125 is a great example of what Marjane and her family think of the new dress code. They are looking out at their neighbors while the mother says look just last year those beefy thighs were out for everyone to see and now she is covered head to toe in a chador. This scene also exemplifies Marjane’s role as an outcast in Iranian society. Marjane also wears a different patterned veil at times to show her opposition. Marjane’s parents at one point explain to her how she needs to lie about how many times a day she prays. This is probably an attempt for her to blend into the general public. This story also reminds me of the movie called Not Without My Daughter. An American family visits Iran and ends up getting stuck in the country during the revolution. After reading this comic I plan on looking for some more graphic novels because they are enjoyable to read and at the same time the graphics help illustrate a clear meaning of the passage also they eliminate the burden of reading a lengthy novel.
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