Persepolis Marjane Quotes

Marjane

Quote 37

It was a miracle. (14.43)

Marji says this after a soldier sympathizes with her grandmother when Grandma lies and says she has diabetes. He sympathizes with her because his mother has diabetes too. Is this a miracle, as Marji (who is strong in faith) believes, or is it just coincidence?

Marjane

Quote 38

The only place I felt safe was in the arms of my friend. (7.45)

This quote is accompanied by an illustration of Marji in the arms of God. Or it could be Karl Marx, because she thinks Marx looks like God. But we're pretty sure it's God. Even though Marji isn't religious in the way that Iran wants her to be religious, she takes solace in her personal faith.

Marjane

Quote 39

That night [God] didn't come. (2.43)

Why doesn't God come to Marjane the night she decides to be a revolutionary? Is it because he doesn't agree with violence? Or is he just catching up on Breaking Bad?