Persepolis is a story of Marjane Satrapi's childhood. The story begins when Marjane is at school at the boys and girls are separated due to the beginning of "The Islamic Revolution." The girls were forced to wear veils to school in which most of them hated wearing them. The reason why they wear veils is kept secret by Marjanes teacher. Marjane wants to become a prophet when she grows up. She is made fun of at school because she wants to be prophet. Marjane wishes to become a prophet because she wants to make the world a better place to live in. Mrajane has a conversation with god every night. God wants her to fulfill her dream of becoming a prophet. He tries to change the subject when Marjane asks him somethings she is not supposed to know. During 'The Islamic Revolution" people were killed when a fire broke out at a warehouse Marjane wanted to do something about it but her parents told her she cant do nothing. Marjane learns that her grandfather was a prime minister back in the day. Her mother and grandma tell Marjane about how poor life was in the early years.
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