Taher Character Analysis in Persepolis

Marjane’s Uncle, he dies from his fourth heart attack after being frightened by an exploded grenade. Before he dies, knowing of his ill-health, Marjane’s family tries to get him a fake passport through Khosro, but Khosro flees from the regime and a real, government-issued passport arrives only on the same day as Taher’s burial

Taher Character Timeline in Persepolis

The timeline below shows where the character Taher appears in Persepolis. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

Children, War, and Growing Up Theme Icon

Marjane’s Uncle Taher visits Marjane’s family and tell them of his son, who he has sent to Holland... (full context)

Taher needs open heart surgery in England, but the only way for him to receive a... (full context)