Persepolis

Marjane Satrapi allows us to understand the Islamic revolution through the eyes of her young self. We are able to get a realistic, serious and whimsical understanding the eyes of a child. Through Satrapis stories, we have insight of Iran during that time. Satrapi reminds readers that a child’s point of view regarding war is just as important as anyone else’s. though a child’s impact because of war may be different it is still very real, and the emotions are just as valid. Readers are able to place themselves in that historical time and have a great understanding of the culture. This story Is being told through the eyes and words of Satrapi, she gives us so much insight into each individual character.

Satrapi spent a lot of time wondering why her parents made the choices they did and even contemplated many of the choices that she had made herself. While reading I quickly understood that many of the choices that were made my Marjane and the people around her were done to protect themselves while under Shah law. In order to survive, she often had to portray someone which was not true to herself. At the age of six Satrapi is very proud of her choice to become a prophet. During this time many think she weird and crazy for picking such an unrealistic career choice. She quickly changes it to wanting to be a doctor. This is just the beginning of a time where Satrapi changes to fit societal standards.

Satrapi’s passion is so clear, she wants a change. This has been influenced by the travesties around her and her families hope. The purpose of this memoir is to be resilient, to keep on trying regardless of the things that try to hold us back and to stay true to yourself. Ultimately Satrapi wants the rest of the world to have insight on what it’s like to grow up in Iran during the Islamic revolution.

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- Shailah