Authorial Choices Flashcards
In ‘The Veil’, how does the author make use of allegory?
Wearing the veil was an obligation when the Islamic Revolution was introduced.
How was The Shah significant in ‘The Key’?
The wartime in Iran has affected every aspect of Iranian society, from Marji’s school to the newspaper. Another example of this is her mother, she says that she would just lower her head and just survive, which shows how badly the war affected her, as she was known for her activism and shows how helpless she is. This shows that this has happened before, after she demonstrated on the streets to overthrow the shah, she sees that the results are not what she wanted.
How does the author make use of language in ‘The Key’?
Today’s Martyrs is the first panel of the key based on the Iraqi Army.
How does the author make use of allegory in ‘The Letter’?
The letter was a symbolic idea of the lack of education that people have, but this was where Marjane understood where his wealth was coming from, and coming from a more wealthy family, and being able to gain that privilege
How was allegory used in ‘The Cigarette’?
The cigarettes are a hidden idea and meaning behind how she was to create a wall against her mother, as this shows off her rebelious stage against her mother. However this is also by the cause of the war, and how the war has affected her attitude, because of the repression of her identity, and how she had to hide her sense of self over the years because of the societal and political aspects
How has the author made use of the panels and central symbols to structure the comic?
In the first chapter we are brought to how marjane can not be seen in that box, this is a demonstration of how she is marganilised form her sense of self, and how she has to supress her own idetity inorder to live her life,
In what ways was the veil used as a symbol throughout Persepolis?
The veil in Persepolis is a sign of repression for the women in Iran. This is particularly interesting because Maji, although she considers herself Muslim, does not want to wear the veil when she is forced to wear it in school, this may be due to the western influence of her family. However, the regime also manages to divert the societies of western influences and those who are traditionally religious. The veil is seen in the first chapter when the character is first introduced, and we are viewing her where she is outside of the margin, demonstrating how she is marginalised from her society.
What did the plastic key painted gold symbolise in Persepolis?
demonstrated to overthrow the Shah she sees that the results of. The key was a gullible act in order to get the kids to go to war.
In what ways was the cigarette represented as a symbol in Persepolis?
Marjane buys a cigarette to rebel against her parents’ strict rules and skips school to purchase an illegal burger. Later that day, she smokes again to rebel against her mother’s “dictatorship” after getting caught skipping school. This could be a gesture against all the oppression in her life - from her parents as well as the regime of her own country. This also shows how the “oppression” of her family and one of the regimes intertwine.
In what ways was the cigarette represented as a symbol in Persepolis?
Marjane buys a cigarette to rebel against her parents’ strict rules and skips school to purchase an illegal burger. Later that day, she smokes again to rebel against her mother’s “dictatorship” after getting caught skipping school. This could be a gesture against all the oppression in her life - from her parents as well as the regime of her own country. This also shows how the “oppression” of her family and one of the regimes intertwine.
In ‘The Letter’, how does the author make use of anecdotes?
“You must understand that their love was impossible…because in this country you must stay within your own social class.” Marjane thinks of this anecdote involving Mehri as Mehri is the only person she has known who comes closest to the characters in Darvishian’s stories.
In what ways have anecdotes been used as a form of language in ‘The Watercell’?
‘Though the seas threaten, they are merciful’ (5.1 - Ferdinand) This opposition of threats and mercy powerfully expresses conflict, which runs through the entire play.
What significant role did The Shah play in ‘The Veil?
After the westernized Shah of Iran is overthrown in the Islamic revolution in 1979, women and young girls are suddenly forced to wear veils
How was The Shah significant in ‘The Letter?
In this chapter, Marji reads a book by Ali Ashraf Darvishian, she attends one of his book meetings, with her mother. Although this is done in secret because the books are not supported by the regime of the Shah. These books are frowned upon by the Shah because they support the idea that there are problems within his country, which he does not want.
What significant role did The Shah play in ‘The Watercell?
“As for me I love the Shah, he was chosen by God” - Marji; “God did not choose the King” - Marjane’s dad. Before the overthrow of the Shah Marji’s parents demonstrate on the street every day, they come home exhausted and don’t have the energy to play with their daughter. However strong-willed she is, she defies them by saying “As for me I love the Shah,
