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The Presentation of the Veil in Persepolis
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The Presentation of the Veil in Persepolis
By Lucia Bloom
How does Satrapi use the veil to highlight aspects of Marji's character?
How does Satrapi use the veil to highlight aspects of Marji's character?
Main Points:
1. Context of the Veil
2. The Veil and Marji's inner conflict
3. The Veil as a symbol of oppression and constraint
4. The Veil and Rebellion
Context of the Veil
1
- Iranian Revolution, 1980
- Why was the Veil introduced?
- How did the introduction of the veil change the lives of women in Iran?
Before the Revolution, Iran 1960
Before the Revolution
After the Revolution, Iran 1990
After the Revolution
How is the veil used to portray Marji's inner conflict?
2
Marji's perception of the veil and it's implications
Marji's split
"deep down I was very religious"
Religious
Link to Islamic art
"as a family we were very modern and avant-garde"
Avant-Garde
Neutral
"of course, my headscarf"
Modern or Traditional?
How does Satrapi use the veil as a symbol of Oppression and constraint?
3
Happiness
Oppression of Happiness:
Change of Tone
"It was wonderful"
Presentation of Marji's Happiness
"She looked worried"
Back to Reality
Oppression on Women
Women
"they insulted me"
Marji's Mother
Individuality
Oppression of Individuality
Initial hint at the lack of individuality
Blending into your surroundings
Oppression of clothing
Return to Iran
"... I again put on my veil... and so much for my individual and social liberties..."
How does Satrapi use the veil to symbolise her rebellion against the regime?
4
Rebellion at School
At School
Disrespect
"we were completely united"
Unified against authority
Childish antics
"we had everything that was forbidden"
With her family
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