Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi - Book Report/Review Example

Satrapi belongs to an elite class and her early childhood was spent in an environment that was modern, where people were free to express themselves. But during the revolution, they all experienced same agonizing transition as other people. The revolution changes things overnight and the very people, who praised the Shah turn against him. The strict code of conduct under the stringent and extremely biased Islamic laws, have given a new perspective of the people of Iran. Persepolis has accurately reflected the changing society through the drawings which have become more pronounced in the threatening postures of the revolutionaries.

The horrors of turbulent times are seen through the eyes of a child and expressed graphically. The behind-the-door utterances and the little ways, people show their defiance has all been skillfully scripted in the drawings. Streaks of hair coming out of the charter and veil showed their insolence despite meekly following the dictums of the rebels. Indeed, confusion amongst the public and the wary way they were conforming to the new order has all been excellently portrayed by Satrapi in the book.

The first part ends when war breaks out between Iran and Iraq.(302)