Persepolis Influence

Influence is generally defined as "The capacity to have an effect on the character, development or behavior of someone or something." When critically analyzing the concept of influence, it is believed that any and everything can be deemed influential. What must be determined, is how significant a factor is and what role it plays within the overall development of a viewpoint. To further elaborate, Persepolis deemed "Prescient" and "Unexpected" by Time magazine, is a story written by Marjane Satrapi. The story dramatically details the the events of her childhood while following the Iranian revolution. Within the book we are introduced to Marji, an intelligent, opinionated and stubborn child, who wishes to communicate her philosophy, ideas and

Within the text, the author uses a conversational tone in an attempt to lure readers in with the acknowledgement of similar experiences and influences. To elaborate, a significant comparison to be acknowledged would be between Marjane's struggle with death, as well as the testing of her faith as compared to my own struggles with death and religion . These factors have contributed to the development of our mental and emotional growth, the choosing of our occupations and our overall ability to express our opinions. It is subsequently clear within the first few pages of the book, that religion is a significant factor concerning the overall development of the theme. In basic interpretations, everything within the books revolves around or relates in some way to a religious objective. While closely following the story and obtaining a general idea of Marji's religious preferences, I was able to easily compare and contrast them with my own. To begin, it is apparent within Persepolis that Marji takes a very serious

Death is a common occurrence so you would expect those who have experienced it to be used to it’s never ending reign. The problem with death is not however it’s purpose, but the suddenness of its choice. Within the story there seems to be quite a lot of death and few of those in which affect Marji directly. To begin, the first scene of death we witness, is within the cinema which was set to flames. The story states that there were over 400 victims, and within the illustration, you can see what appears to be the souls of those who have passed. This illustration further proves evidence of Marji’s religious preferences, as she show the people as spirits leaving their earthly body. Although, this event didn’t hit Marji directly at home, it symbolized the beginning of the war. In comparison, it is not a rare acknowledgement that many mass homicidal shooting have been occurring within the world. Studies show, that there have been more than fifty mass shooting in 2015 alone. Although these mass shootings do not affect me personally, they do give me reason to believe the world is entering an era of chaos and devastation. When a grown man can walk into an elementary school and confidently shoot elementary aged children, there is no doubt that the rationality, balance and morality of the world has gone astray. In this era, people are more willing to