Mrs. Strapi

 Marjane’s mother. She comes into the story when she visits Marjane in Vienna. Mrs. Strapi says that she could hardly recognize Marjane since she has grown so much taller. Mrs. Strapi and Marjane are similar; this becomes apparent when they are in Vienna together. Mrs. Strapi is opposed to wearing her veil in Iran and favors the European culture to the Iranian.