Upon reading Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, I have come across several questions and surprises. In the beginning of the book, Marj expresses her love and devotion to God by believing that she is to be the next Prophet. However, once realizing that God cannot answer all of her wishes, she becomes a non-believer and demands him to "get out". I had imagined that this story was going to be told from a lower class perspective, however, Marjs' family is wealthy, as so it seems because they have a maid. This being a key element, opens up a whole new perspective; that pain, sorrow, trouble, and hardship effected ALL social class; the war didn't choose to effect the poor vs. the rich. This theory can relate to current society where it seems as the rich are never burdened and middle/lower class ALWAYS paying the consequences.
One popular theme that appears frequently in this book is "outcast-hood", which can relate to all of the books/stories/poems that we have read in class this year. As discussed in class, Marj is a girl growing up in a war zone. Like other growing kids/teenagers, questions arise and rebellion occurs. Marj is continually changing and trying to find herself, which ultimately makes her unique against the majority of people who would rather conform to society than stand up and ask questions.
Courtney Bisher
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