Mr. Strapi

Marjane’s father. He does not come into the book until Marjane has moved back to Tehran. He represents someone who is standing up for a new Iran. He tells Marjane stories about the war that she has missed while she has been in Austria. He also explains to her what Iran is like now and the things that she should be aware of. An example is the fact that you can not kiss someone in public unless you are married to them.