On they way home they got stop by a cops who follow them homes to search their house for alcohol. Another important part of this chapter that twists the image of God in this society is the last panel on page 106, where Mrs. Nasrine is crushing grapes to make wine while saying “God forgive me”. They told the boys that if they went to war and were lucky enough to die, this key would get them into heaven.” This quote not only shows what they are teaching the boys about the keys, but also what they are teaching them about the war. They told the boys that if they went to war and they were lucky enough to die, this key would get them into heaven (99, Satrapi)." We see that parties occur frequently with adults as well as kids. She is starting to become socially insecure because she believes that if she doesn't hang out with the older girls, she won't be cool. A few bills were all he needed to forget the whole thing” (Satrapi 110). When they arrive Marji and her grandma went inside to dispose of the substance, but later on the cops was brib to go away.In Persepolis chapter 15 “The cigarette” which was about the famous Marji family again. An ironic example of this in the story is when the Marjane’s teacher says to the young-girl students, “Welcome, girls of Iran. Even so, many people still threw parties because as they put it, “Without them it wouldn’t be physiologically bearable” (Satrapi 106.) I thought it was very interesting that all of the girls were very surprised by the Anthem coming on. The revolution and consistent turmoil in her country has distorted next generation of Iran and this is perfectly exemplified through Satrapi’s autobiographical masterpiece Persepolis. persepolis chapter 15 summary and dad treat her as an equal, and her grandmother gives her the reality check she By entering your email address you agree to receive emails from Shmoop and verify that you are over the age of 13. This cigarette is symbolic of how Marji is incorporating rebellion into her growing up, reflective of what she sees going on around her. Later in the chapter Marji’s maid Mrs. Nasrine received a small plastic key painted gold from the school. This means that the confused friend does does not speak as much of the war at home with her family because they might be fearful of the regime. They were forced to sing along to this song, and there were some rituals that are quite disturbing. On page 100 we see how young and naive her son, who is being sent to war, truly is. Also their own family throws parties every thursday night and also plays cards every monday all of which is forbidden. He says, “If hair is as stimulating as you say, then you need to shave your mustache!” (Satrapi, pg. The readers really start to see Marjane’s character development in “The Cigarette.” She had rebelled against her parents once before, when she went to the demonstration on Black Friday after they had specifically told her not too. An example about Marjane’s corruption is in the chapter, “The Cigarette, when she is explaining to her friends how many Iraqi tanks and planes Iran has destroyed. The wineDespite the distance from the battling grounds of the war and the home of Marjane and her family they are simply confined to the house. New York: Pantheon, 2007. This key was a so-called key into paradise if they were “lucky” enough to die. His wife convinces the cop to be easy on them but he still insists to follow them back home to see if their is any alcohol. He dies in battle. However, She starts taking more risk because of it. Print. She begins to have the influence of kids older than her, and although not a good influence, she matures a lot from her experiences with them. The KeyI found this chapter to be very interesting. Marjane then makes a comment about always having doubted “maternal instinct,” which is important because it shows how the backwards ways of the new regime make one forget the things that should be innately known. A motif in this chapter is in pages 106 to the end of the chapter, the panels are dark when the mood is dark and light when the mood is uplifted of light. In response, they make fun of it. On page 105 of “The Wine”, Marjane’s mother tells Marjane a story about when guards came to Tinoosh’s father’s house because they were planning a party. Well, everything that was forbidden. The Key:This chapter was filled with so much information, and moments that I can relate to the rest of the book. Too bad it all gone.The cigarette:Marji makes some fourteen-year-old friends who like to sneak out and ogle boys. This was the second time.” (Satrapi 111). I found the fact that she is asking Marjane to help her with her hair very bizarre considering the fact that no one will be able to see it except Marjane and her father. I also think she is acting out to get the attention of her parents to let her join with them; however, she is not doing a good job at and is going at it all wrong. The punishment was also severe with 75 lashes just for a deck of cards. The mother even says that they much put up duct tape and black curtains to avoid being seen by their neighbors. Marjane is growing up and becoming more rebellious. and smells his breath to find that her father had been drinking. Now I was a grown-up” (pg. Marji and her Grandmother flush the alcohol down the toilet. This expressed the question of how has their school changed so much and what will come. Another important part was on page 97, the middle bottom panel, when Satrapi narrates, “we were completely united.” The girls stood against the teacher, by refusing to tell her who said “poo poo,” after the teacher had been yelling at them that they were worthless for decorating with toilet paper on the anniversary of the revolution. The imagery of the boys blowing up into the air with the keys around their neck is so strong. When a siren goes off they have to run to the basement to take shelter. On page 99, we can see some further troubles for this new generation in Mrs. Nasrine’s commentary, “I’ve suffered so much. Marjane’s father put up masking tape on the window to prevent breakage from the bombings. He needs a drink. When she started smoking the cigarette, it was her own way of struggling to grow up.Satrapi, Marjane. Sixteen?” (Satrapi, 109). Hitting one’s self is an Iranian tradition because it is seen as respectful to feel pain if someone else has felt pain. However, it also symbolizes hope because it supposedly leads to heaven, giving the soldiers assurance for a positive afterlife. Specific measures have to be taken because her family goes against the regime quite often by making alcohol, throwing parties, and playing cards. A cigarette is critical for my life. Peyman replies no and instantly Marji is reassured.“The Wine” details the cruelties that occurred during the time of war, and how careful families had to be when gathering to celebrate. So you should make sure they’re well-behaved!” this confirms further from the previous quote that the times are not conducive for raising a child in Iran. Now I was a grownup.” (Satrapi 117.)