Untitled Flashcard Set

US Embassy incident

The US Embassy in Iran was taken over, leading to increased tension and fear among those, including Marji, connected with the US.

Impact of Islamic republic on education

The Islamic republic imposed strict guidelines in the educational system, leading to censorship and altered content.

Islamic dress code change

Under the Islamic republic, a strict dress code was enforced, requiring women to wear the hijab and conform to modest dress standards.

Reactions to new regime guidelines

Ordinary people in Iran showed resistance and adaptation to the new guidelines, with mixed feelings ranging from compliance to dissent.

Marji's experience with demonstrating

Demonstrating led Marji to feel a mix of pride and confusion about her beliefs in the political climate.

Lessons from grandmother

Marji’s family learned about the history of the family's struggles and the impact of political change from her grandmother.

Marji's reaction to family news

Marji was shocked and distressed about the family's past struggles, showing her emotional connection to her heritage and the unfolding political issues.

Fighter jets overhead

Iran's fighter jets, specifically F-14s, were reported to be flying during heightened military tensions with Iraq.

Stereotypical thinking in Iranians

Marji reflected the common beliefs stemming from propaganda, but her father challenged these views with critical thinking.

Iran’s difficulty to retaliate against Iraq

Iran faced difficulties in retaliation due to a lack of resources and the impact of international sanctions.

Television and BBC news report

Both sources reported increased military confrontations and the turmoil surrounding the ongoing conflict.

Ramifications of political conflict

The national political conflict led to widespread fear, displacement, and the loss of social stability.

Mali's family incident

Mali’s family faced persecution, leading to their displacement and struggles as refugees.

Marji’s family reaction to Mali

Marji's family reacted with empathy and concern, reflecting the personal impact of the broader political situation.

Shoppers' attitudes toward refugees

Shoppers expressed mixed feelings towards refugees, often revealing societal biases and indifference.

Loss of refugees beyond possessions

Refugee families lost their homes, security, and a sense of belonging alongside their physical possessions.

What happens to the US Embassy? How does this impact Marji?

The US Embassy is taken over, leading to further isolation and political tension which deeply impacts Marji's perception of her country and its global standing.

How does the Islamic republic impact the educational system?

The Islamic Republic segregated schools by gender, closed universities, and revised textbooks to align with Islamic ideology, significantly altering Marji's educational environment.

How did the dress code change under the Islamic republic?

Under the Islamic Republic, a strict dress code was imposed, requiring all women to wear the veil and modest clothing, which Marji and her family often resisted in private.

Using page 75 as a reference, how did ordinary people react to the new guidelines established by the regime?

Ordinary people reacted with varied emotions, from outward compliance to covert defiance and attempts to subvert the new rules, demonstrating a range of responses to the regime's control.

How did demonstrating affect Marji?

Participating in demonstrations exposed Marji to the realities of political protest and violence, fostering her sense of defiance and disillusionment with the new regime.

What did Marji’s family learn about from the grandmother?

Marji's family learned from her grandmother that relatives had been executed or imprisoned for political reasons, revealing the harsh realities of the regime's oppression.

How does Marji react to this news? Why would she react this way?

Marji reacts with anger and an intensified desire for revenge upon learning this news, fueled by a growing understanding of injustice and a personal connection to the victims.

Whose fighter jets are flying overhead?

Iranian fighter jets are flying overhead, signaling the country’s military response to the Iraqi invasion.

How does Marji reflect the common stereotypical thinking of other Iranians? How does Marji’s dad cut through her propaganda-induced thinking?

Marji initially reflects propagandistic views about the superiority of Iranian forces, but her dad cuts through this by explaining the strategic disadvantages and actual human cost of war.

Why will it be difficult for Iran to retaliate against Iraq?

It will be difficult for Iran to retaliate against Iraq due to the regime's purges of military officers and their lack of spare parts for American-made planes, weakening their air force.

What news does the television and the BBC report?

The television reports propagandistic victories, while the BBC provides more truthful and grim news about the war's casualties and the country’s vulnerability.

What are the ramifications of the nation’s political conflict?

The ramifications of the nation’s political conflict include widespread shortages, bombing raids, internal displacement, and a deteriorating economy, deeply impacting civilian life.

What happened to Mali’s family?

Mali's family lost all their possessions and their home in a bombing raid in Abadan, forcing them to seek refuge with Marji's family in Tehran.

How does Marji’s family react?

Marji's family reacts with compassion and hospitality, offering Mali's family shelter despite the added strain on their own resources and emotional well-being.

What attitude about refuges do the other shoppers express?

Other shoppers express negative and judgmental attitudes towards refugees, viewing them as a burden and blaming them for economic hardships.

Besides their possessions, what else have refugee families lost?

Besides their possessions, refugee families have lost their social standing, sense of security, and the dignity associated with their former lives, as shown by Mali’s family.