Marjane Satrapi, author of "Persepolis," dies at 56
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The Economist
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A tribute to Marjane Satrapi, author of the graphic novel "Persepolis," who died at age 56. The article reflects on her childhood defiance as depicted in her internationally acclaimed work, which challenged Western perceptions of Iran. It highlights how her young self refused to conform to wearing the veil and asserted her identity, setting the stage for her life's work correcting misconceptions about her homeland.
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· 3 pulledShe didn't see why she had to; no one had explained.
On that first page of 'Persepolis', it was already clear that Marji, her child-self, would not be told what to wear or how to behave.
She knew who she was: the last Prophet, born to bring celestial light.
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