The Party

Title Significances-




-Represents the day that the Shah left Iran and all the Iranians celebrated, "the country had
the biggest celebration of its entire history." (pg. 42, Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi)
-They all began to celebrate their new freedom hence the title "The Party"
-Iranians begin to have more pride in their country, and those who fought in the rebellion









What happened in chapter 6, "The Party"



After the all of the Iranians demonstrations and protests the Shah's reign was finally coming to a close. He attempted to turn towards democracy, but failed. His picture was burned, and the people of Iran wanted nothing to do with him, so finally he left. Everywhere people were cheering and celebrating. Marjane noticed something very strange though among her friends and neighbors. Everywhere around her people had changed their views about polictics. Teachers who once said the Shah was chosen by God now told their students to rip his picture out their texts books. People conjured up stories of their heroic deeds during the revolution, all trying to seem like "martyr raised from the dead." (pg 44, Persepolis, Satrapi) Everyone wanted to be a hero. When Marjane hears that Ramins father was part of the Savak her and her friends create a plan to make him pay for the hundreds he killed. They make brass knuckles out of nails and were about to attack him when her mother showed up. Her mother teaches her the lesson that although his dad killed people she must learn to forgive. Only by forgiveness will the country become whole once again.







Unknown Words/People:



Shah- King of Iran, said to be chosen by God


Black Friday- was the shooting of protesters in Tehran, Iran on September 8, 1978


Effigy-A monument of someone


Al-Sadat- The president of Egypt who accepted the Shah into his country when he fled Iran


Ramin- Son of a member of the Savak


Savak- Secret police of the Shahs regime


Euphoria- Being in very high spirits







Funny Parts:



It is humorous when the children are told to tear the picture out their texts books of the Shah considering just a few weeks ago he was being worshiped as a man chosen by God to rule Iran. It shows that some people never create their own opinions, but just listen to what others tell them.



Another humorous part is when Marjanes' father says "Lets talk about something else. Let's enjoy our new freedom!" because in reality the falling of the Shah only results in even more oppression.

Picture:

I chose this picture because they are talking about how they are free from the devil, and that they may now enjoy freedom. However circling the picture is a dragon, which I would interpret as evil, and it looks like its almost got them completely surrounded. It seems like this is one of the very last chances they have to get out before the "evil" surrounds them completely.