ELA C Persepolis 155-222 Blog

George Larach
9/29/17
ELA C
155-222 Persepolis Blog

Question: Why did Marjane's parents decide to send her to Europe? Do you think this was the right decision? Why or why not? (Harrison, Kim. "ELA 2015-2016")

Answer: I think Marjane's parents made a right decision to send her to Europe. They were trying to prevent Marajne from experiencing more war and death. However, Marjane had to face her own internal war with her maturity and nationality, for she no longer wanted to seem like a child, and she didn't want people to know she was Iranian. In order to solve these problems, Marjane first had to force herself to mature. She made new friends (p. 167), who debatably were a good or bad influence on her. She learned not to rely on others when she moved in by herself to an apartment, and to not take anything from anyone when she insulted the sisters. These actions devoted greatly to her maturation into a strong, independent woman. When it came to her internal struggles with her nationality, however, she had to be more careful. "At the time, Iran was the epitome of evil and to be an Iranian was a heavy burned to bear" (195). In order to avoid discrimination and ostracization in her society, Marjapi told people she was French. For her, it was hard to deny her nationality, and the way she got through it was by remembering her grandmother's words, "Always keep your dignity and be true to yourself!" (195). Eventually, Marjani had gotten through these difficulties. If she stayed in Iran with her family, however, she ran the risk of losing her and her families lives. Yes, she had to face her own internal wars in Europe, but she overcame those struggles. The war in Iran was much more deadly.


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  2. Clark May Section ASeptember 30, 2017 at 1:24 PM

    I agree with their decision to send Marjane to Austria and I really like how you tell us how that even though she escaped the war in Iran she still had problems and still had difficulties. Also, do you think her personal struggles were harder in Iran, or Austria?

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