"Ok, enough of that. The real Islamic invasion has come from our own government." (Satrapi, Pg. 81)
This quote is in response to the comment made by a young Satrapi to her father that the Islamic invasion came from the Arabs while they are in their car driving. This frame is important in the novel because it really summarizes the struggle and cultural differences that are taking place in the story. Of particular interest is the fact that many of the people in Iran today are saying the same types of comments and blaming the Government for oppression, aggressive attitudes towards the West, and the resulting isolationism that has occurred. So my question is this; what has changed politically in the relationship between Government and the people since Persepolis was written? Have things stabilized, improved, or gotten worse? Lastly, is it possible that we will see another Revolution in the near future?
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