Persepolis

Identity 

"Veiled and separated" Marji in amongst a revolution that frames her to be veiled and demanded along a religious path (4). This path is not of her choosing because before she was of her own religion. She thought she were to be a prophet; her identity was a prophet, one who was sent to preach for God. As a very young child her life was centered on the Lord and His plan for her. The first few pages show God entering into her view.

But soon her prophet identity was casted away due to the revolution; then God was casted away. She was left empty as her land collapsed around her (71). She was to be veiled from education, expression and protest. There was a certain persona expected of an Iran woman, but Marji lacked that. She soon developed a love for Western culture like music and accessories. But this was disliked by her cities culture, but it was her personal identity.

Her development as a person had been influenced by war and Iran's rulings. In the beginning she believed that God had sent her to help and bring peace amongst her until an important figure was taken from her. Soon anger fled over her in regard to the surroundings. She is torn of the rules inflicted on her, but wants to defend her country. She is against war as well as the revolutions rulings. She is being torn in directions of identity. Her dislike of the rules regarding women make her stand out, but as she grows she starts to conform to her new surroundings in Switzerland. For example, she follows along with tripping, but doesn't enjoy partying. As well she speaks her opinion on war in Iran and outsides the border. Marji battles with her identity of going against the grain or conforming. She is an Iran women who is blessed with nice things, but some things do not agree with the veil.