These prompts can be used for in-class discussion, exploratory free-writing, or reflection homework before or after reading the book.

Personal Response Prompt

Consider a cause or philosophy you are particularly passionate about. What is this belief? To what extent would you go to support this cause?

Teaching Suggestion: This question relates to Satrapi and her family’s anti-government ideology in the novel. It directly relates to the Post-Reading Analysis.

Post-Reading Analysis

Satrapi and her family are particularly passionate about how their rights and beliefs are affected by the political changes brought by the revolution in Iran. How do their passions inform their Family Resistance and Heroism? Now consider your answer in your “Personal Response Prompt.” Do you see any similarities between your passion and those of Satrapi’s family? Why or why not?

Teaching Suggestion: This question aims to help students relate to the decisions made by Satrapi’s family despite the growing dangers. Since this question directly relates to the Personal Response Prompt, students should be encouraged to incorporate their answers in this Post-Reading Analysis.