Persepolis: All About the Title

So why is Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis named...Persepolis? Satrapi was referencing the title to the ruins of an ancient Persian city of the same name. From my interpretation, because the title was based on the ruins of a city, Satrapi used the title to illustrate the decay that was running rampant in Iran during her time. Iran was going to ruins with the Islamic revolution surging with backward policies and religious fundamentalism dominating the society.

Here are a few images from the city itself. Quite a sight, huh?


This link tells about the city Persepolis. Enjoy!

- Kristopher