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Persepolis Kim Wilde

Cole Callister, Mercedes Joyce, Jackson Mortensen, Colton Graham

Kim WIlde- Mercedes

Summary

Kim Wilde, was a chapter that showed how cruel the country was; there was no self expression within the country. The chapter starts out a year after Marji’s Uncle had lost his life and the borders are just opening back up. As the borders reopened, Marji’s parents thought this was the perfect time to take a couple of days, grab some passports as they journeyed off to Turkey. Marji was very confused as to why her parents would pick Turkey out of all the places, including the United States. Marji’s parents then state to her, they are willing to bring back some items. Marji begins to list off some items that she wanted her parents to get her while they were in Turkey. There was a risk making the choice to bring back the Kim Wilde and Iron Maiden poster, as where were they to hide it through customs. Once Marji's parents return with all the gifts she places the posters up in her room, as well as gets dressed in her new outfits. Marji decides she is going to go purchase tapes, as she's walking back home she gets stopped by the Guardians of the Revolution. She begins to get called punk, and questioned about what she is wearing. Marji was able to get out of her situation by lying and crying. As she went home with tears in her eyes, walking through the door her mother questioned her. Marji went very angrily to her room and started yelling to her new tapes.

Persepolis, 138

Imagery- Mercedes

rhetorical

Strategies

The images in the graphic novel all are black in white showing there was a lack of difference and freedom within the country. The black and white creates almost a depressed or angry feeling in the story. Today we take advantage of what can be conveyed through color, while reading this the laid back black and white images just gave the graphic novel more negative emotions than positive. The impact of not only the black and white pictures, but the way the novel is being told gives specific details that create depth and feeling throughout the story.

Symbolism - Cole

On page 131 in “Persepolis” we are shown a scene where Marji’s mother and father are trying to think of a way to smuggle the posters through customs. To show that her mother came up with an idea she uses the image of a lightbulb above her head which is symbolic of having an idea.

Rhetorical Term

Cole

Symbolism-Jackson

Persepolis, 135

Rhetorical Term

Jackson

This panel shows Marji’s admiration for her western idols. The panel shows her pictured posing in her room in a way that emulates Kim Wilde, who is a singer/songwriter she idolizes. The symbolism lies in the way that she copies everything from the west. She has a burning desire to be like the other kids outside of Iran. This panel pictures her both wanting to be more western, and enjoying the little bit of western culture she owns for herself.

Quote:

¨We're the kids in America whoa-oh¨

Analysis:

Quote &

Analysis

¨We're the kids in America whoa-oh¨

This quote comes from the song that Marji chants throughout the chapter. The song was written and performed by Kim Wilde, a British singer/songwriter who was very popular during the time. Listening to and partaking in Western media and clothing is Marjane´s personal way of supporting the rebellion. So as a result when her parents take a trip outside the Iranian border the first things Marji asks for are all of western origin. Once she receives these items, she immediately straps herself with as much rebellious clothing as she can and takes to the streets, humming the song as she goes. The line ¨were the kids in America¨ is quite symbolic as it resembles Marji´s desire to be like all the other kids outside of Iran.

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Questions- Cole

dok questions

Level 1: Who are the Guardians of the Revolution?

Level 2: How are Marji’s parents similar and what characteristics make them different?

Level 3: How would you change the ending of this chapter to have a better effect on the rest of the story?

Level 4: How does the theme associated with “Kim Wilde” relate to other chapters in Persepolis?

ANswers

ANswers

Level 1 Answer: The Guardians of the Revolution are a group in Tehran, Iran that are the armed forces of the islamic revolution and help to enforce the law.

Level 2 Answer: Both of Marji’s parents seem to be the rebellious type and seem to be very progressive and attend protests. The most notable difference between the two parents would be that her father appears to be more eager to explain the current state of Tehran with his daughter and tell her the facts no matter how dark they can be, whereas her mother appears to want Marji to stay more sheltered.

Level 3 Answer: I think a very interesting ending to this chapter would have been for the Guardians of the Revolution to take Marji back to their headquarters for an interrogation so that we could have seen the process of how they try to convert people back to their ideals.

Level 4 Answer: The theme in Kim Wilde is progressivism and rebellion. The chapter explains that her parents travel to Turkey and then smuggle contraband through customs even though it is illegal. This shows how they feel about the islamic regime which is also shown in earlier chapters such as “The Water Cell” and “Persepolis” where her parents actively demonstrate against the regime.

Citations and Paper Links

Paper: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MOS6CTCHmCWQ7W2kKcwyzRoxP1IUDk1wSyAGyEBq8k4/edit?usp=sharing

Book Citation:

Satrapi, Marjane. Persepolis. New York: Pantheon Books, 2003.

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