In the text, Azar Nafisi illustrates the struggle of fundamentalists who find it challenging to comprehend complex narratives that deviate from their black-and-white worldview. Their inability to accept shades of gray leads them to enforce simplistic interpretations, notably targeting works that lack overt political messages. This reaction reflects a broader issue with intolerance toward nuanced storytelling, which they view as a threat to their rigid ideologies.
Nafisi highlights the irony of...