PERSEPOLIS

 Persepolis, originially an autobiographical graphic-novel series by Marjane Satrapi, focuses on her childhood during the Islamic Revolution of 1979. The series was eventually adapted into an animated film. Throughout the film, Marjane struggles to find and assert her individuality, even in defiance of the beliefs of her own culture.

There are many similarities between this story and that of Sara. I've placed a link to the trailer below, as well as a link to the official site for the film.


My main question for this novel is simply this:


What message is conveyed by the ending of the novel? Is Sara successful in her attempts to "break away" from the tyranny of her father? Has she failed? Was it ever possible?



http://vimeo.com/392358


http://www.sonyclassics.com/persepolis/main.html