Marjane's Grandmother

Marjane’s grandma has the most impact of anyone on Marjane. She talks to her about how corrupt Iran was when she was little and how she wanted to live a life of freedom. When Marjane moves back to Tehran she is most excited about seeing her grandmother. Towards the end of the novel her grandma is upset at her for reporting a man whom she claimed was calling her abusive names, but really was not. Marjane’s grandma is a woman with a strong heart and tries to steer Marjane away from Iranian culture throughout her life.