Persepolis Panel Presentation: Moscow
by Jose Navarro
Synopsis
- Introduction of Uncle Anoosh and his life story as a revolutionary
- Time with his Uncle Fereydoon
- Time in the U.S.S.R.
- Time in prison
- Marjane's resulting excitement about having two "heroes" in her family
- Boasting to her friends about it
- Uncle Anoosh giving Marjane the swan made of bread
Significance
- Provides a situation in which childhood and wartime concepts are juxtaposed
- Comments on maturity, specifically that of Marjane
Significance
Childhood vs. Wartime
- Childish desires contrasted with wartime realities
- Showcases persistence of child-like nature in children
- Marjane remains childish even through war
Childhood vs. Wartime
Uncle Anoosh's Nine Years in Prison
Prison for Nine Years
Maturation
- Innocence to experience
- Marjane gains experience in learning about her family's intense history
- But she still remains immature to some extent; showcases persistence of child-like nature in children
Uncle Anoosh's Input
- Cements the idea of Marjane's remaining immaturity
- "... even if you don't understand it all."
Love
- How war affects it
- War being physical war (for example, guerilla war) or emotional war (relationship tension)
- Shows persistence of child-like nature in children
- Marjane still boasting to her friends about her family "heroes" despite their wars of love that she learns of
Uncle Anoosh and His Ex-Wife
Uncle Fereydoon and His Wife
Uncle Anoosh and his Parents