How are women oppressed in the novel? Cite three examples of oppression.

Step 1: Read Marjane Satrapi’s graphic
novel, Persepolis.
Step 2: Choose one of the topics indicated and write
an analysis. The listed questions provide some ideas that you might address in
your critique. You don’t need to respond to all questions. 300 words minimum.

Topic : Gender
If you want to say that the veil is a symbol of something,
what do you think it could symbolize?
How are women oppressed in the novel? Cite three examples of
oppression. What is Marjis reaction to this oppression?
How are men oppressed in the novel? Cite three examples of
oppression. What is Marjis reaction?
France has outlawed the headscarf and hijab by parliamentary
law passed in 2010. This means that girls cannot wear headscarves to
school and females cannot wear burkinis at the beach, for example. What is
your opinion on this French policy? Provide reasons why you support or
dont support this idea.
Cite two important moments in the novel that feature the
veil. Why are these moments important.
Cite two important quotes in the novel that reflect on
gender. Why are these quotes important?
Cite two important images
in the novel that reflect on gender. Why are these images important?
Topic : Teachers/Education
List a specific example where you feel a teacher is behaving
inappropriately in the text. Why do you think the teacher behaves this
way? What is Marjis reaction? Why? How would you react in the same
situation?
Marjis parents seem to value her education above all else.
Why do you think they place such a high value on her education? How does
this dynamic compare to your own family relationship to education?
Name one moment where Marji decides to educate herself. What
topic does she research? Why? What is the result?
Name one idea or concept that Marji is taught by her
grandmother. Why do you think the grandmother wants to teach Marji that
idea? What is the result? Name one point that your grandmother or mother
has taught you. How does your grandmother/mothers lesson compare to the
one taught by Marjis grandmother?
What do you think is the most important idea taught to Marji
by her parents?
What life lesson does
Marji learn from experience?
Topic: Revolution
How would you define a revolution? Do you think revolutions
are good or bad?
Provide 2 reasons that revolutions can occur.
Is violent overthrow of the government ever acceptable? Why
or why not?
List the various revolutions in Persepolis.
What brings on these revolutions?
What do the characters in Persepolis do to try to make a
change in government? Do you think their strategies are effective?
Why or why not?
How does the theme of
revolution affect Marji when she is in Austria?

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