Shirin Character Analysis in Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return

Shirin, Zozo and Houshang’s daughter, is a childhood friend of Marjane’s. She and Marjane were friends in Tehran, before Shirin’s family moved to Vienna. Though it’s unclear how long she’s been living in Vienna, Shirin has no concept of the war waging in Vienna. To Marjane, Shirin seems shallow and embarrassingly Western.

Shirin Character Timeline in Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return

The timeline below shows where the character Shirin appears in Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

Identity, Culture, and Self-Expression Theme Icon

Marjane arrived in Vienna 11 days ago. Zozo and her daughter Shirin, who was Marjane’s childhood friend, picked Marjane up at the airport. From the beginning, Zozo... (full context)