A panel from the graphic novel Persepolis shows women in hijabs on the left side and women not wearing hijabs on the right. They
are arguing with each other. How does the caption develop the central idea?
It shows that most women choose not to protest wearing veils.
It demonstrates the differing opinions among women in Iranian society.
It illustrates that there is strong anti-religious sentiment in Iran.
It explains why the narrator’s mother is opposed to wearing a veil.
It demonstrates the differing opinion among women in Iranian society. During the revolution, which is what Persepolis was written about, many women did not want to wear the hijab, while others who were more religious wanted to wear it.
Arnetta’s story shows that Birmingham, Alabama, was a violent and difficult place to be for African Americans in the 1950s and 1960s. Arnetta’s experiences with racism made her strong and determined to fight against segregation.
