Persepolis Discussion

I’d like to discuss page 48 when Marjane tells Laly her father is dead.  Is she being insensitive, dense, or thoughtfully candid?  Why does she feel it is her responsibility to relay such heavy news?  I think analyzing the character’s facial expressions could be helpful when answering these questions.  Looking at the bigger picture, I also would like to think about the role religion plays in Marjane’s life and how it changes especially when the extremists take control, and how Marjane handles her budding womanhood in a regime that oppresses women.