Persepolis II

I really liked the second half of Persepolis. I really enjoyed the scene where all the students are called to the main campus where they are then lectured about how they (the girls) need to clean up the way they dress. Marji of course stands up and states that the men are often also dressed provocatively, though they don't get yelled at. This was interesting to me, as I had always thought that the way they dressed was very strict for everyone. It was evident here that there may be a more sexist undertone to the forced dress code, as only the women are targeted.

Another part that I found very interesting was the part when we see Marji forced to draw a clothed person for her Anatomy class. We then learn that Marji and her friends meet at night and draw each other behind closed doors. To me this was a very important part of Marji's message that "one must educate one-self". She is taking matters into her own hands to enhance her mind, and I found that to be very strong of her.

Overall, this was a fantastic book. I enjoyed looking at Satrapi's drawings along with the dialouge and I feel like I have learned much about Iran and their culture.

--Cameron