Answers Quote by Marjane Satrapi
![“I'd heard so many stupidities about my country since I left Iran. People had watched this stupid movie Not Without My Daughter [in which Sally Field plays an American who rescues her daughter from her estranged in-laws in Iran]; I heard so many things like that. I did not make Persepolis for…” quote by Marjane Satrapi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b21/marjane-satrapi-1702_answers_i-d-heard-so-many-stupidities-about-my-c_1318401.jpg)
“I'd heard so many stupidities about my country since I left Iran. People had watched this stupid movie Not Without My Daughter [in which Sally Field plays an American who rescues her daughter from her estranged in-laws in Iran]; I heard so many things like that. I did not make Persepolis for Iranians. It was my answer to the rest of the world, to say, "Let me give you another point of view."”
About This Quote
Source Graphic Novel: Persepolis, 2000
The creator uses personal narrative to challenge stereotypes about Iran, offering an alternative perspective to global audiences.
In simple terms: She tells Iran’s story to counter misconceptions.
Key Takeaway
Share diverse narratives to broaden understanding.
Themes
culture
identity
politics
representation
media
Mood
empathetic
defiant
hopeful
Type
personal
political
When to use this quote
- education
- public speaking
- media criticism
Key Concepts
graphic memoir
cultural dialogue
stereotype challenge
Questions to Reflect On
- How can personal stories reshape public opinion?
- What responsibilities do artists have in representation?
A Different Perspective
Audience may resist narratives that conflict with existing biases.
![“The most natural thing for us is drawing. The characters [in Persepolis] are hand drawn. We're not technical people. We don't know how to type.” quote by Marjane Satrapi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b33/marjane-satrapi-1702_character_the-most-natural-thing-for-us-is-drawing_2819351.jpg)
![“I wrote the plot [for the Persepolis ]and Vincent [Paronnaud] and I wrote and discussed the shooting of the script. Vincent then took care of the production design, the actual shooting, and what was going on within each scene. It's very difficult, though, to draw a line between who did what…” quote by Marjane Satrapi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/907/marjane-satrapi-1702_add_i-wrote-the-plot-for-the-persepolis-and_2327819.jpg)
