As a result, those who are interested in oil become very concerned and involved in the dealings of the Middle East. In Persepolis, Marjane’s father explains to a very naïve and confused Marjane that it was not God who chose the king. The comic the depicts a scene of how the father of the current Shah, who was once an illiterate low-ranking officer, came into power because of the British, who took advantage of his illiteracy, and used him to gain access to the oil by helping him become king (Satrapi 19-21). As said by the British to the king, “You just give us oil and we’ll take care of the rest” (Satrapi 21). The Iranians were completely aware that most Western countries strived to gain access to the precious oil and are resentful that their government leaders, because of their desire for power, became puppets for the West to control with zero regard towards the
As a result, those who are interested in oil become very concerned and involved in the dealings of the Middle East. In Persepolis, Marjane’s father explains to a very naïve and confused Marjane that it was not God who chose the king. The comic the depicts a scene of how the father of the current Shah, who was once an illiterate low-ranking officer, came into power because of the British, who took advantage of his illiteracy, and used him to gain access to the oil by helping him become king (Satrapi 19-21). As said by the British to the king, “You just give us oil and we’ll take care of the rest” (Satrapi 21). The Iranians were completely aware that most Western countries strived to gain access to the precious oil and are resentful that their government leaders, because of their desire for power, became puppets for the West to control with zero regard towards the