In "Reading Lolita in Tehran," Azar Nafisi explores the profound personal significance of the veil for her and other women, highlighting its transformation from a symbol of devotion to a tool for political expression. The veil, once a cherished emblem of their faith and relationship with God, has become a complex sign of conflicting loyalties, entwined with state power and political identity. This shift evokes a sense of resentment in those...