Persepolis Theme

One major theme in Persepolis is the loss of religion. At first Marjane see's her self being a prophet. With this Marjane wants to stop all the suffering, injustices and social inequalities. Marjane wishes Mehri could marry there there next door neighbor because Marhri is of a different class she is not seen as an equal. She would see god at night and talk to him about all her problems. Marjane begins to read more on politics and becomes more interested in the revolution. As the story progresses she talk with god less and starts imagining about revolutionary leaders. She loses all hope in religion when her uncle Anoosh dies. This leaves her feeling alone and mad at god for letting this happen. After this point religion is mentioned much in the book.