Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Persepolis: The Veil

Post an interpretive question about this chapter.

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  1. At this stage in Marjane’s development, how well do you think she understands societal norms and constructs?

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    1. At this stage in Marjane’s development, what is her understanding of societal norms and constructs?

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  2. Is a “prophet” supposed to carry out the divine will of the gods as their highest priority or instead, focus on bettering their community even if it might be against God’s will?

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    1. Why does Marjane decide to be the last prophet?

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  3. Why were Iranian females forced to wear a veil in the first place?

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    1. What is the veil symbolizing in this chapter and why is it important?

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  4. What does the physical portrayal of God on page 8 reveal about how Marjane feels about God?

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    1. What does the portrayal of God through illustration reveal about how Marjane views God?

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  5. Why was Marjane’s teacher so disturbed when Marjane claimed she was going to be a prophet and why did Marjane lie to her parents saying she wanted to be a doctor?

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    2. Why is Marjane’s teacher so disturbed when Marjane claimed she is going to be a prophet and why does Marjane lie to her parents saying she wanted to be a doctor?

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  6. Why would some women want to wear the veil and others would not?

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    1. Why would some women during “The Islamic Revolution” want to wear the veil?

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  7. How do Marjane’s religious beliefs affect her actions and thoughts in school and at home?

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  8. How does Marjane’s desire to become a prophet, show her views on present day society and present day politics?

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    2. How would Marjane shape the government to fit her standards as a prophet?

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  9. How does being a female prophet reflect on Marjane as a character?

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    1. How does Marjane’s desire to become a female prophet reflect on Marjane as a character?

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  10. What do the sun like rays around Marjane’s head symbolize? What do they mean to her?

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    1. What do the sun like rays around Marjane’s head symbolize?

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  11. How do you think Marjane came to the conclusion that she was the last prophet?

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  12. How does Marjane’s view of religion portray her maturity throughout the first chapter?

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  13. We know a that Marjane is religious but why do we never see her celebrating any religious holidays other than the Zarathutrian fire ceremony.

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  14. The other children, who are less affected by political norms than the teacher, also make fun of Marjane for expressing a desire to become a prophet. Why do you think this is?

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