How is the image of the Shah on the bottom of page 27 both symbolic and ironic?“Persepolis”

Question

Asked by Yolanda G #432785 on 4/11/2015 9:47 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/12/2015 3:52 AM

Answered by Aslan on 4/12/2015 3:52 AM

The King is elevating himself to God-like status in a country that he oppresses. The people hate him yet he claims to be the "light" of the people.