The historical perspective receives various opinions due to the graphic novel’s “eyes of a child” narration, because in some cases it can cause sympathy and in others, doubt. The perspective is through the eyes of a young Marianne, growing up during the revolution, born into a world that she does not quite understand, yet contains a strong urge to find meaning in her life. One of the most interesting aspects of the historical references made in the novel is the perspective in which Persepolis is told. Also, this was an era of idiotic war between the countries of Iran and Iraq. This was the public reaction after many years of the Shah’s dealing with western nations and making weak political and economic decisions. During this period of time, a social and political movement known to historians as the Iranian revolution had been increasing popularity as the governing monarchy of the Shah had lost support from citizens. During this time period, the country of Iran was undergoing major political changes that would forever change the social and political landscapes of the nation. The story line of Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis takes place during the late 1970’s in the Iranian capital city of Tehran.
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