Persepolis is a memoir of a young life in war torn iran. It was written and directed by satrapi in collaboration with vincent paronnaud. An incredible read into the history and the culture of iran, and one that opened my eyes up to my own ignorance and lack of knowledge about it. This book is an informative, funny, and moving tale about a country full. Persepolis,a series of for,rr comic books by the iranian dmigrd. Pasargad was the capital of the achaemenid empire under cyrus the great 559530 bce, who ordered its construction. Persepolis just got real, yall, turning into an episode of the bad girls club. I am interested in knowing about your opinions on how culture is presented in persepolis, or in other forms of life narratives. Iran and iraq share a long border the longest border by far for both nations and an ancient cultural and religious heritage. Synopsis wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, persepolis. At the height of its power, the achaemenid empire had about 7. Marjane had adapted so much in her adult life to western culture that her return to iran was even a bit shocking. Islamic revolution of 1979 and establishment of islamic republic of iran pictures of 1979 revolution of iran iran after the victory of 1979s revolution iran iraq war 1980 1988, a short account of iraqi invasion pictures of iran iraq war 198088. Persepolis by marjane satrapi plot summary litcharts.
Today it is an archaeological site and one of irans unesco world heritage sites, about 90 kilometres 56 mi to the. A memoir of growing up as a girl in revolutionary iran, persepolis provides a unique glimpse into a nearly unknown and unreachable way of life. Diodorus siculus, a greek historian, writing between 60 and 30 bc, detailed its destruction in his famous work, bibliotheca. Welcome to ocob 20 one college one book rasguides at. Another aspect we can connect the history of iran and the book persepolis is the islamic revolution. Persepolis is the greek name from perses polis for persian city for the ancient city. How is our understanding of society and culture constructed. The second half of the 19th century witnessed certain economic developments that greatly changed the economy of shiraz. He believes the book represents iranian society as the hopeless and. Were talking about the former capital city of the achaemenid empire. Jashne honare shiraz, as it was popularly known in persian was an inspired and feverish exploration, experimentation and creative conversation between iran and the outside world that unfolded primarily through music, drama, dance and film.
Like the site of persepolis, the islamic revolution is a historic mark in iran that will be remembered and studied for a long time to come. Jan 22, 2016 iran persepolis iran persepolis hors frontieres. For the past two weeks in astu class, we have been studying marjane satrapis persepolis, which is a graphic novel about satrapis growing up in the iranian revolution. Persepolis, literally meaning city of persians, was the ceremonial capital of the achaemenid empire.
It was the seat of government and summer palace susa remained the winter residence of the persian kings from the early 500s bce until its destruction and looting by alexander of macedonia in 33031 bce. Iran is the way it isruled by religious fundamentalists and xenophobic of westernersbecause the united states and england put the rulers in power and started a war between iraq and iran. Cultural differences presented in persepolis natalies blog. Its incredible how fast the women of iran turn against each other, referring to other women as sluts for no reason other than to shame them and humiliate them in public. Im still to find a guide book in iran that is as professional and as well presented as this one. Marjane is the way she ispassionate and politicalbecause she was raised by parents who were very active in antiwar protests. Festival of arts, shirazpersepolis, 19671977 irannamag. With 83 million inhabitants, iran is the worlds 18th most populous country. Pps teachers have developed many different ways to teach persepolis, and ive included. Apr 6, 2018 explore catherinecichecs board iran chamber society books on. See more ideas about iran, books and persian language.
Since its publication in 2000, the series has sold over a. Marjane was shocked by all of the new freedoms and even some unpleasantness with living in a western society. Inspired by the discussion in our recent sociology lectures about cultures, and in particular material culture, which is the physical evidence and objects that belong to a specific culture ritzer and guppy, 120, i wanted. The complete persepolis is a graphic memoir by marjane satrapi that. Marjane satrapis persepolis has got to be one of the most important graphic novels of our time. It followed the median empire as the second great empire of the iranian peoples. Seeking freedom of expression through a new medium.
History of persepolis and the islamic revolution satrapisms. She now lives in paris, where she is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers throughout the world, including the new yorker and the new york times. The earliest remains of persepolis date back to 515 bce. Achaemenid empire simple english wikipedia, the free.
She is the author of persepolis, persepolis 2, embroideries, chicken with plums, and several childrens books. Persepolis opens right after the 1979 iranian revolution, which results in the downfall of the americanbacked dictator known as the shah of iran and leads to the rise of the religious hardliners who establish the oppressive islamic republic. Since its publication in 2000, the series has sold over a million and a half copies and won several. The achaemenid empire completely disappeared with the death of darius iii after being defeated by alexander the great, but. Persepolis parsa in persian is located in the present southern iranian province of fars pars and in ancient persia. Pdf could a frenchlanguage graphic novel serve as a case study of sabk in persianate literatures. Persepolis is one of the major tourist sites in iran, rightly. The achaemenid empire, or achaemenid persian empire, 550330 bc was the first of the persian empires to rule over significant portions of greater persia or iran. At the 2016 census, the population of the city was 1,869,001 and its builtup area with shahre jadide sadra sadra new town was home to 1,565,572 inhabitants. The shirazpersepolis festival of arts was an international festival held in iran every summer from 19671977.
The islamic fundamentalist regime came into power in 1980. Connection to persepolis persepolis, the graphic novel by marjane satrapi, follows the story of a young girl who grows up in iran during the time of the islamic revolution. Throughout the story satrapi focuses on the major cultural difference between her and her family and the other people, and how it changes as the story progresses. This is why writing persepolis was so important to me. Events taken from marjane satrapis persepolis 1905. Towards the end of book two, she moved back to iran after a long couple months of vagrancy and wandering. Each month, more than 40,000 iranians visit shiite holy sites such as najaf and karbala, buying religious souvenirs and supporting the economy through tourism. From the iran chamber society, a nonpartisan and nonprofit. Mar 26, 20 marjane satrapis persepolis has got to be one of the most important graphic novels of our time. The story of a childhood tells the story of marjane satrapis life in tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the shahs regime, the triumph of the islamic revolution and the devastating effects. Pasargad virtual reconstruction of pasargadae, persepolis3d. Its pretty much impossible to go to iran, and not visit persepolis and necropolis naqshe rustam. The memoir portrays marjane coming of age in iran in the aftermath of the islamic revolution 197879, her brief life in europe, and her readjustment to iran after the iran iraq war 198089. Wh en you dra w a sit ua ti on s om eo ne is sca re d or ang ry or happyit means the same thing in all cultures.
Persepolis, is a graphic novel, by marjane satrapi, the story follows the life of a young girl growing up in iran during the iranian revelation, and later during the iran iraq war. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. Visualizing iran through satrapis persepolis essay 9 words 4 pages visualizing iran it is debatable that most people of western societies especially here in the u. Connections to persepolis persepolis history of iran. The islamic fundamentalist regime came into power in. The current relevance of graphic novels in iran an analysis of marjane satrapis persepolis. A memoir of growing up iranian in america by firoozeh dumas book ebook pdf. Since much of satrapis graphic narrative engages with the iranian revolution of 1979 and other events from irans modern history, it will be treated as a historical. Oct 21, 2014 the cultural differences in persepolis is powerful in showing satrapis personal identities and thoughts, which makes the novel engaging.
Iran chamber society the rise and fall of the shah. Modern iran is similar to the historic islamic dynasties in that islam was used as a way to govern the people and unite them. The persepolis by donald n wilber is an important book for information on this persian archaeological site. In order to achieve this purpose, marjane satrap incorporated many historical events and facts in her novel to provide the reader with context to understand how the modern iranian nation was. Islamic revolution of 1979 and establishment of islamic republic of iran pictures of 1979 revolution of iran iran after the victory of 1979s revolution iraniraq war 1980 1988, a short account of iraqi invasion pictures of iraniraq war 198088. Stay connected to your students with prezi video, now in microsoft teams. The complete persepolis marjane satrapi advanced english 1.
Iran route pasagardes ispahan, gopro iran road pasagardes isfahan. Marjane satrapi attempted to provide the readers of her graphic novel persepolis with a different view on iranian society and confront the stereotypes the western world commonly holds against iran. On the initiative of darius the great, the building of persepolis started around 515 bc. Generously illustrated with pictures from pre 1969. Visualizing iran through satrapis persepolis essay bartleby. Marjane satrapis persepolis through the lens of persian. Iranians placed more emphasis on extended family, financial, emotional and security security. The title of persepolis itself places the text directly in the turbulent ancient history of iran. Originally published in french, the graphic memoir has been translated to many other languages, including english. This is an important role because you will hear quite a bit about the shah in persepolis. The iranian revolution in brief in order to fully understand persepolis. The story traces marjanes life from birth to divorce.
Persepolis shereen honary this article performs a close reading of marjane satrapis persepolis. The islamic revolutions impact on the legal and social. S share a common perspective about the country of iran having a reputation for terrorism and islamic fundamentalism. According to chambers, it is misleading to identify individuals as being somehow. This is an incredible book that covers all of fars province. Retrofitting in iranian society has challerrges of its own, and for. Marjane is the way she ispassionate and politicalbecause she was raised by parents who were very active in. The story follows a young girl as she comes of age against the backdrop of the iranian revolution. Persepolis is a 2007 adult animated film based upon the marjane satrapi autobiographical graphic novel of the same name. It has the strange quality of a note in a bottle written by a shipwrecked islander.
This is the first persian gulf war the second being the iraqikuwait persian gulf war, 199091. Pdf marjane satrapis persepolis through the lens of persian. Links have been provided below, but if you find that you need more information you can access wls research databases here. While the novel focuses on the growth of the narrator as she lives through the revolution, it also sheds light on many social aspects of iran, including gender relationships. The persepolis section is quite decent and it goes through a lot of details.
The title references the historical city of persepolis. The opening of the suez canal in 1869 allowed the extensive import into southern iran of inexpensive european factorymade goods, either directly from europe or via india. Aug 18, 2019 this is an incredible book that covers all of fars province. She tells her older friends that not even the americans have an army as large as the iraqi one that has supposedly already been destroyed by iran. Marjane satrapi describes how she used to attend a french coeducational and nonreligious school, but how this is outlawed because the islamic republic.
Marjane satrapi describes how she used to attend a french coeducational and nonreligious school, but. Unfortunately, the english version of this book is extremely hard to find. After the islamic revolution of 1979, iran has totally transformed into a pure islamic country. Everyday there are reports on the national news that iran is winning the war, but marjane knows this is a lie. Persepolis is situated 60 km northeast of the city of shiraz in fars province in iran. Persepolis, is a graphic novel, by marjane satrapi, the story follows the life of a young girl growing up in iran during the iranian revelation, and later during the iraniraq war.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Visit to persepolis and necropolis in iran been around. The story of a childhood, you must first understand iran in the 20th century. Mar 06, 2008 the intelligent and outspoken child of radical marxists, and the greatgrandaughter of iran s last emperor, satrapi bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Story of growing up in revolutionary iran author marjane satrapis graphic novel persepolis has been adapted for screen and opens today. This is later referred to as the constitutional revolution. Persepolis is a autobiographical series of bande dessinees french comics by marjane satrapi that depicts her childhood up to her early adult years in iran during and after the islamic revolution. The title persepolis is a reference to the ancient capital of the persian empire. Once the capital of iran, persepolis was located in the southwest of the country, only the ruins of which now remain.