HUMAN 1C Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Cyrus Cylinder, Virginity
A paragraph needs...
● Needs arguable claims
● Evidence
● Warrant
○ How evidence supports claim
● Shah relates Iran to ancient Persian empire
○ Does this through coin
○ Celebration
● During the Shah’s rule in the 20th century how was Iranian nation identity
constructed?
○ National identity was constructed through acts of national pride. Also
linking culture back to Ancient Persian Empire. To establish continuous
monarchy to present day.
■ Coin, 2500 year celebration, cyrus cylinder, ruins
● Cyrus cylinder shows deeds and accomplishments of the
past
● 2500 celebration shows continuous monarchy
● Coin equates rulers and shows connection
○ Profiles of both rulers on same side of coin
Women’s expectations
● Women are supposed to raise children to be good citizens
● Tried to start modernization through women (banning the veil)
Document Summary
Shah relates iran to ancient persian empire. National identity was constructed through acts of national pride. Also linking culture back to ancient persian empire. Coin, 2500 year celebration, cyrus cylinder, ruins. Cyrus cylinder shows deeds and accomplishments of the past. Profiles of both rulers on same side of coin. Women are supposed to raise children to be good citizens. Tried to start modernization through women (banning the veil) Shah"s sister presented cyrus cylinder to un. Shows progressiveness, women have a role in society. 1936-1950s no choice in appearance, behavior, moral conduct. How author uses character to critique role of women in society. When principal is bothering her she quits bc she can"t fight back. Wants to be a tree, becomes a tree. Author uses metaphor of tree in mahdokht to critique the lack of choice for women in society. Men are supposed to determine how women act. When they enter brothels they lose heads, can no longer make decisions.
