Does the fact that the title of the fourth chapter is the same as the title of the book represent a significant turning point within Marjane during the chapter? Or does the chapter summarize a main idea of the book?
In the previous chapters each title has been an allegory for something specific in the chapter. What do you think Persepolis, chapters four’s title, means?
How do demonstrators exploit the deaths of everyday citizens for the good of the Revolution?
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DeleteDid the protesters act unethically in using the widow’s husband, and did Marjane’s parents have justification to laugh about it?
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DeleteDoes the fact that the title of the fourth chapter is the same as the title of the book represent a significant turning point within Marjane during the chapter? Or does the chapter summarize a main idea of the book?
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DeleteOn page 30, why is God’s head and Marjane’s father’s head floating in the air and what was it suppose to represent or was it a symbol?
ReplyDeleteOn page 30, why is God’s head and Marjane’s father’s head floating in the air and what is it suppose to represent?
DeleteOn page 26, what is the point of the boy on the far bottom right side of the page who is thinking about death?
ReplyDeleteSo far in the previous chapters each title has been an allegory for something in that specific chapter. What do you think chapter four’s title means?
ReplyDeleteIn the previous chapters each title has been an allegory for something specific in the chapter. What do you think Persepolis, chapters four’s title, means?
DeleteWhat message does the old woman’s acceptance of her husband’s martyrdom convey about protests, revolutions, or oppressed groups in general?
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ReplyDeleteHow does the love story between Mehri and Hossein reflect the difference in the social classes, and ways of life that are accepted by society?
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DeleteOn page 32, when Marjane realizes she doesn’t understand the situation, how does this reflect on her character and why?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the significance of Cyrus being depicted as mad at the King?
ReplyDeleteWhat exactly is her father’s job? He drives a cadillac but all we have seen him do is take pictures.
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ReplyDeleteAlthough the protesters are "good guys," they are portrayed as ignorant towards the end of the chapter. What purpose does this serve?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the significance of the Shah kneeling at the grave of Cyrus the Great, and why does his actions reflect his insincerity?
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