Explanation one:
- Early in the book, we learn Marji’s mother is involved in the revolution against the Shah’s regime. Later in the book, we learn that Taji (Marji’s mother) was against the veil. She’s an activist for the repeal of Shah as the leader, meaning she rebellious. a trait she passes down to Marji. The idea of Taji actively participating in the demonstrations is the author’s way of focusing on  women’s rights. This is portrayed in the story through the author’s words that Taji is supposed to be the person in Marji’s life that shows her that Women have voices at a time where the population of citizens was mostly sexist towards the rights of women. Taji’s purpose is to teach Marji how to act and to construct a path for her future. 

Quote two:
- "Across the street. They’re totally devoted to the new regime. A glimpse of what goes on in our homes would be enough for them to denounce us." (105)

Explanation two:
- This quote teaches us a lot about Taji and her part in being rebellious during the new regime. We knew that Taji went to a lot of protests before against the Shah, but now she is showing how she is disrespecting the laws of the new regime and trying to cover up her and her family's tracks. During this quote, Marji’s mother is covering up her windows with dark fabrics. The intended purpose of this is so that people can't look into their household. The reason for this is to try and keep the activities that go on in her house a secret from her devoted neighbor’s view. We learn that during this period of time, it’s what others think about you, not what you think about yourself. For example, earlier we see Marji being harassed by two older women because of what she’s wearing. In this case, they wouldn’t be just harassed for what they do inside their own house, they would be jailed, beaten, and maybe even killed. This allows Taji and her family to be free from the outside world without having to be punished for having fun.
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Quote two:
- “I decided to go home. I got a fake passport and disguised myself.” (60)

- By this time in the story, the Shah had reigned over the entirety of Iran, and Uncle Anoosh, a wanted man at the time, tried to go back into the country. Although there might not be much reason for this, it shows his commitment to going against the Shah’s regime and how he wants to show his disagreement held against the Shah. In this passage, he is trying to portray how you should never give up. Although he fled to Russia for a few years he eventually came back to Iran to face his fate, which was 9 years in prison. This is what the author wants to portray through the image of Uncle Anoosh in this small quote.
-- Uncle also is killed for his acts of rebellion, he knew that was a possibility. So he rebels because he knows just how important that is. 

Quote 2:
- “They were guardians of the revolution, the women’s branch. This group had been added in 1982, to arrest women who were improperly veiled. (Like me, for example)” (132)

Explanation 2:
- Marji was walking down the street with Nike blazers, a denim jacket, and some cool-looking pants. At the time, the regime wasn’t kind towards people who didn’t wear traditional clothing. This new regime wanted people to wear veils and black dressed clothing, sort of like the typical nun you see today. Marji shows rebellion by not wearing this clothing. The author wants us to know that even though we might think Marji is an innocent little girl, she is an activist against the new regime. The message portrayed is that no voice is unheard, even though you might be smaller and less wise you can still have a great impact on the world.
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