For the past two classes, my ASTU class and I have been reading a graphic narrative called Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi. The graphic narrative centralizes on a girl name Marji. Marji is between the ages of 10 and 14. Throughout the graphic narrative, the character of Marji seems to change, and while I was reading there were a few thoughts that went through my head.

While reading there were many things running through my head. The first thing that went through my head was how much I have changed because of the events that have happened in my life. As a child, growing up during war must be life changing. It probably wasn’t easy for a child who is so innocent to just all of sudden have to grow up and be strong because of war. Although, I know many events in my life have changed me, it is nowhere near the life changing events Marji has been through.

Although, I have never been at war, a certain part of this book really hit close to home. There is a part in the book where Marji has to leave her parents to go to Austria (Satrapi, 118). This part really connects to me because ever since a young age I’ve never had a dad. So, I know the feeling of not having parents around. It was really hard to read this particular part because I know growing up without a father has changed me and although I have not read the second part, I know this part would change Marji’s life as well.

Although, growing up without a parent was hard, I know it has made me a stronger person today, and I know it has changed my life. What Marji and I have in common is that the events that happened in our life have shaped us into the people we are today. I now believe that everything happens for a reason, the good and the bad, it is all meant to shape me into the person i’m meant to be and make me stronger for the events that are in store for me.