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Marina Nemat

Prisoner of Tehran

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007

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Essay Topics

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Analyze the significance of setting in Prisoner of Tehran. How do the contrasting settings of Tehran’s streets, Evin Prison, and Nemat’s family home contribute to the memoir’s thematic depth?

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In Prisoner of Tehran, how is the personal intertwined with the political? Discuss how Nemat’s personal experiences reflect broader political realities.

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Discuss the memoir’s portrayal of love and human connection in the face of adversity. How do relationships in the book transcend the political and personal turmoil?

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