Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Persepolis
Throughout the graphic novel of Persepolis, there seems to be false information circling about. In other words propaganda, the author Marjane Satrapi specifically says in the book, "God did not choose the king... He did so! It's written on the first page of our school book." In Iran they were forced to believed that their leader the shah was chosen by God and therefore anything he says has to be follwed. So far this seems to be the central theme of the novel realizing that all the information learned in schools might be forced upon the students, so that when they get older they don't question the rule of the shah. Throught the reading it is present that the author does not quite believe her religion is treating its followers , but however still follows as a result of the shah. This novel proves how we can be decieved and be blind follwers to those we call our leaders.
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I agree there is signs of brainwashing in the educational system. This definitely foreshadows her future dilemma with her culture. There is a lot of signs of tyranny that is shown throughout the book. The use of religion as an excuse to deal with the ignorance of the people are quite pathetic. Marjane realizes this at a very young age. Its interesting to see how she develops. It also foreshadows the instability and lack of security in Iran.
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