Character list:
Marjane/Marji: main character—strong, rebellious girl whose view of the world transforms as she grows.
Taji Satrapi: Marji’s mother—avid political protester
Ebi Satrapi: Marji’s father—illegally snaps photographs of the riots
Grandmother: very close to Marji and shares many stories with her about her past and Marji’s deceased grandfather
Uncle Anoosh: Marji views her uncle as a hero since he was imprisoned for nine years. They become close just before he is executed.
Julie: Marji’s friend who she lives with after being kicked out of the boarding school. Julie exposes Marji to Western culture
Siamak and Mohsen: friends of the family who were tortured in prison and therefore seen as heroes in Marji’s eyes
Taji Satrapi: Marji’s mother—avid political protester
Ebi Satrapi: Marji’s father—illegally snaps photographs of the riots
Grandmother: very close to Marji and shares many stories with her about her past and Marji’s deceased grandfather
Uncle Anoosh: Marji views her uncle as a hero since he was imprisoned for nine years. They become close just before he is executed.
Julie: Marji’s friend who she lives with after being kicked out of the boarding school. Julie exposes Marji to Western culture
Siamak and Mohsen: friends of the family who were tortured in prison and therefore seen as heroes in Marji’s eyes