Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood Questions and Answers

Persepolis 1 was written in 2000 and published later. What was the historical context of Iran back then? Did things like civil liberties improve from what was shown in the novel?

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What are some other readings that we can relate to Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood?

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What is the main point that Satrapi is saying about the country of Iran?

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To what extent might Satrapi's memoir Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood be described as a horror story presented in the form of a grotesque comic book?

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