Study Guide for Decoding Persepolis: With Typical Questions and Answers

By Steven Smith

"Decoding Persepolis" takes the reader deep into Marjane Satrapi's "Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood," offering a comprehensive look into the memoir's exploration of character dynamics, themes, symbolism, and the overarching narrative.

The guide begins by exploring Marjane's intricate relationships with her family and friends, which fo

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sherwood Press
• Release date: Nov 10, 2023
• ISBN: 9781964189482

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Study Guide for Decoding Persepolis

With Typical Questions and Answers

Steven Smith

Sherwood Press

Copyright © 2023 by Steven Smith

All rights reserved.

No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher or author, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law.

Contents

How To Use This Guide

Unveiling the Mysteries

1.Marjane Satrapi and Why This Graphic Novel

2.Why students study this graphic novel

3.Understanding Historical Contexts

4.Exploring the Impact of War on Society

5.Intersection of the Personal and Political

6.Examining Gender Dynamics in a Non-Western Context

7. Investigating Religious and Cultural Differences

8.Analyzing Autobiography and Memoir as a Literary Genre

9.Developing Visual Literacy

10.Reflecting on Coming-of-Age Themes

11.Understanding the Immigrant Experience

12.Exploring Resistance and Survival in Authoritarian Regimes

13.Summary of the Graphic Novel

14.Summary of sections

15.Main Characters

16.Describe Ebi Satrapi

17.Describe Marjane Satrapi

18.Describe Taji Satrapi

19.Describe Marjane's Grandmother

20.Describe Uncle Anoosh

21.Describe Mehri

22.Minor Characters

23.Important Personal Relationships

24.Marjane and her Parents

25.Marjane and her Grandmother

26. Marjane and Uncle Anoosh

27.Marjane and Mehri

28.Marjane and God

29.Marjane and Her Friends

30.Marjane and the Teachers

31.Symbolism

32.Conflicts

33.Character Conflicts

34.Climax

35.Resolution

36. Moral of This Story

About the Author

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How To Use This Guide

This analysis of Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi intends to offer a study guide to readers who need a more in-depth view of the story.

This book is divided into questions, so the answers appear in a short essay style and may include repeated information. The questions are typical of what a high school student may experience.

Please note: the use of page notations in this analysis is based on the edition used for this analysis. Your edition may have slight differences (however unlikely), so please be aware of the page references.

I want to think all important questions have been either directly or indirectly answered. However, if you, the reader, feel something is missing, please reach out to me, and I will add it!

Happy studying!

Steven Smith

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www.classicbooksexplained.com

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Unveiling the Mysteries

Unveiling the Mysteries is a study guide series to help readers understand and enjoy commonly-read English masterpieces.

Available exclusively on Amazon, look for the Classic Books Explained series by Steven Smith

As of the writing of this novel, here are the books in the series;

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Marjane Satrapi and Why This Graphic Novel

Marjane Satrapi is an Iranian-born graphic novelist, illustrator, film director, and children's book author. Born in 1969 in Rasht, Iran, and raised in Tehran, Satrapi's life and experiences during the tumultuous years of the Iranian Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War form the foundation of Persepolis.

Background of the Author:

Family and Early Life: Satrapi was born into an educated and progressive family. Her parents were politically active and supported Marxist causes. This environment exposed her to political discussions and the importance of individual rights and freedoms from a young age.

Education and Departure from Iran: Due to the oppressive regime and the country's societal constraints, especially on women, Satrapi's parents sent her to Vienna, Austria, to continue her education at the age of fourteen. This decision was both protective and a bid to offer her a broader world perspective.

Return to Iran and Later Life: After her stint in Europe, where she faced various challenges, including homelessness and navigating a different culture, Satrapi returned to Iran. She studied visual communication at Islamic Azad University in Tehran. Later, she moved to France, where she currently resides. In Paris, she attended L'École Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, where she studied illustration.

Career: Besides Persepolis, Satrapi has worked on several other graphic novels and films. Some of her works include Chicken with Plums and Embroideries.

Why She Wrote Persepolis:

Personal Catharsis: The act of recounting one's personal history can serve as a means of understanding and processing traumatic events. Persepolis gave Satrapi a platform to explore her past and the myriad emotions tied to it.

Challenge Stereotypes: Satrapi often mentioned in interviews that one of her main motivations for writing Persepolis was to challenge the Western world's monolithic view of Iran and