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language & literature: The Breadwinner and Persepolis

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The Breadwinner
An animated feature film that was released in 2017, The Breadwinner is the
heartfelt story of Parvana, a young Afghan girl who must disguise herself as a boy to
become the breadwinner of the family when her father is unjustly imprisoned.
Global Issues
 women’s lack of agency and choice as a result of enforcing orthodox
traditions (forcibly wearing the veil, staying home etc.)
 the unjust incarceration of the poor and vulnerable through means of
violence, systemic oppression and overall exclusion from general
society
Themes of this film include
 the role of imagination and education in the fight against systemic
oppression
 gender inequality as a result of enforcing orthodox traditions
 courage and hope that stems from a collective community despite their
collective suffering
Extracts:

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