“KABOOM!!!” “Run!!!” “Down with the King!!!!!” Age of revolution is inevitably noisy. Likewise Iranian Revolution was very noisy. And there is a book has some contents about that noisy Revolution. "Persepolis" is the book that is written by Marjane Satrapi who is an Iranian-born French novelist as well as illustrator. It was originally published in French, and it has been translated into several languages including English. It is divided into two books and the first book that I read is about Marjane’s childhood and the second book is about the story from her high school life to moving to France. “Persepolis” also has a film version. And it was nominated for 2007 Academy Award. The book "Persepolis" has many characters inside. All the characters do important roles in this book. Among them, I choose to write about Marjane's father. He is basically a brave person. He got almost arrested by government because he engaged in the demonstration and took a picture of it even though it was strictly forbidden at that time. But most important thing is Marjane’s father do a role of her hero because he gives Marjane a comfort and a courage to live and make her own voice.
unlike other fathers of Marjane’s friends, he always be with her and do her favor. He told her story of the history, bought what she wanted from Europe. Also he is a brave person. He got almost arrested by government because he engaged in the demonstration and took a picture of it even though it was strictly forbidden at that time. He really does care about Marjane and try to support her in a way that benefits her. Marjane's teacher said her dream is inappropriate, he didn't care and rather he understood her. Sometimes like the incident about their maid, he is being hypocritical so making Marjane confused. However, he is still great father of Marjane I think.
First reason why I think he is a hero is because he is “a hero” which Marjane wants. At first, she didn’t think he is “a hero” but later on she realized that her father was a hero. According the book, one of Marjane’s friends said “I wish he were alive and in jail rather than dead and a hero” (Satrapi 86). Her father is martyr which means a hero died for the country. But she wants her father to be with her rather than be a hero. Because death of father was really hard to tolerate to young girl. After Marjane listened to that, she realized. Unlike her father, Marjane’s father is always be with Marjane and do her favor. He told her story of the history and about their family. Marjane was really interested in that kind of story so afterward, he kept telling her fun story next to her. In addition, when he and his wife decided to go to travel to Turkey, Marjane asked them to buy westernized culture stuffs such as Michael Jackson badge, denim jacket, newest Nike sneakers and posters of American singers. Those were highly banned products and if they were exposed, it could be lead to serious problem but he took a risk and bought them for her. That is all because he loved Marjane so much.
He gave her comfort and courage by told her whenever you feel like to come back home, feel free to do so.
Works Cited
Satrapi, Marjane. Persepolis: The Story Of A Childhood
New York, NY: Pantheon Books, 2003
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