Author: Weber, Jessica L

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Iranian Leaders
Marji’s Great-Grandfather (?-1921)
Reza Shah (1921-45)
Shah Reza Pahlavi (1945-79) (Reza Shah’s son)
Ayatollah Khomeini (1979-89)

Persepolis
Cheat Sheet

Important Characters List

Young Marji

Ebi Satrapi

The protagonist. In the beginning, Marji is 9 years old. At this time, she explains to us what her country is going through, as well as her family.

Marjiane’s father. He is an engineer and encourages his daughters opposing ways.

Teen Marji

Taji Satrapi

As she grows up, we see her struggling with her with beliefs in her nationality.

Marjane’s mother. She dislikes Marji’s opposing ways and wants her to be safe.

God

Grandmother

Marjane’s interpretation of God who was like an imaginary friend when she was young.

Marji’s grandmother and Taji’s mother. Throughout the book she reminds Marji to be true to herself.

Uncle Anoosh

Marjane’s uncle.

Moshen

A friend of Marjane’s family and hero of the revolution.

Siamak

A friend of Marjane’s family and hero of the revolution.

The Shah

Iranian leader.

Mehri

Marjiane’s maid.

Laly

Marjiane’s friend and Siamak’s daughter.

Marjiane’s friend from school.

Taji’s childhood friend.

Satrapi’s maid later in the story.

Paradisse

Mali

Mrs. Nasrine

Uncle Teher

Marjiane’s uncle who has suffered several heart attacks from smoking and stress.

Neda

Marjiane’s Jewish friend.