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Imagine growing up in chains, living a life of strict rules and harsh punishments, a life in which fear was your closest companion. This is the basic concept explored by Marjane Satrapi in her autobiographical graphic fiction â€Å"Persepolis†. Satrapi focuses on her own struggles growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution and Iran’s war with Iraq. Both of these events help establish the setting and create an intensely high cultural climate. â€Å"Persepolis† is centered on Iran’s cultural distinctions and offers a symbolic glimpse into American freedom. When compared, Iran and the United States differ greatly in the establishment of religious, political, and social institutions. The biggest contrast between Iran and the United States is the level of religious diversity practiced within each nation. Iran’s population is 99% Islamic and only 1% non-Islamic (â€Å"Iranian Groups† 1) . The United States shows greater diversity with its population being 70% Christian, 23% Atheist, and 7% non-Christian. (â€Å"America’s Religious Landscape† 3). Iran claims that it offers religious freedom, yet those who choose to practice another faith are in danger of being denied basic civil rights and liberties and can even be executed. â€Å"Persepolis† allows us to see how the Islamic faith is unwavering within Iran. Every character both male and female are walking the streets fully covered. The women are cloaked in long black drapes to completely shield their bodies from head to toe. This is specifically anShow MoreRelatedIran Between Iran And The United States1418 Words   |  6 Pages The middle east, or more specifically Iran, has long been known for being ill at rest with the rest of the world and is also known for it s sometimes violent means of negotiation in order to get what it wants. 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