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Persepolis

Persepolis. Chapter 17- “Kim Wilde” Chapter 18 “The Shabbat” Chapter 19- “The Dowry”. Chapter 17- “Kim Wilde”. How does Marji’s reaction to the Kim Wilde poster reinforce an existing conflict? How does Marji’s attitude change?

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Persepolis

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  1. Persepolis Chapter 17- “Kim Wilde” Chapter 18 “The Shabbat” Chapter 19- “The Dowry”

  2. Chapter 17- “Kim Wilde” • How does Marji’s reaction to the Kim Wilde poster reinforce an existing conflict? • How does Marji’s attitude change? • How had Iran’s food shortage been resolved? What was appealing about Gandhi Avenue? • What was the purpose of the Guardians of the Revolution? What happens when they encounter Marji? How does Marji respond? • Why will Marji have to go before the Committee? What would happen there? How does Marji avoid going before the Committee? • Analyze Marji’s behavior when she returns home.

  3. Chapter 18- “The Shabbat • What was the new strategy? How does the author characterize Iranians? How does she characterize her father? Her mother? • What did the sirens signify? What did Marji realize for the first time? What does this show? • What motivated the Baba-Levy family to stay in Iran? Why is this so unusual? What was Neda’s dream? What ironically happens? • What happened to Iran’s economy during the war? Is this unusual? • How does Marji’s mother attempt to protect her daughter? How does Marji discover the truth? What does the last frame on page 142 reflect?

  4. Chapter 19- “The Dowry” • What did Satrapi learn about the government in her new school? How did she respond? • How does Marji’s dad respond to her behavior at school? Her mom? Why? What is Marji’s reaction? • Where do Marji’s parents decide to send their daughter? Why • What is her grandmother’s advice to her? • Who made up a large segment of those leaving the country? • Marji’s dad says, “Don’t forget _____ or _____.” • What is Marji’s last memory of her parents before leaving? • What prediction do you make for Marji and her family after she leaves?

  5. Chapter 19- “The Dowry” • What did Satrapi learn about the government in her new school? How did she respond? • How does Marji’s dad respond to her behavior at school? Her mom? Why? What is Marji’s reaction? • Where do Marji’s parents decide to send their daughter? Why • What is her grandmother’s advice to her? • Who made up a large segment of those leaving the country? • Marji’s dad says, “Don’t forget _____ or _____.” • What is Marji’s last memory of her parents before leaving? • What prediction do you make for Marji and her family after she leaves?

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