The Complete Persepolis Literary Analysis

Juxtaposing is a great way to show a drastic difference between two things. And that difference can show change and why it's important. it is also good to compare differences, in a sense To show how far and closely two things connect. In the Complete Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi, she compares and contrasts images and moments in her life to show how important change is and how some influential values stay the same. As a kid, satrapi has many innocent aspirations. She wanted to be all kinds of things such as the first female prophet. Her aspirations Lined up with what God wanted her to do. when she lashed out against God she lost all of her aspirations as well as her innocence. Satrapi contrasts life with and without God, showing how when he’s out, you also lose your innocence. Satrapi is trying to show her mistake that led to her loss of innocence by showing her life before and after God, one with many goals and faith, to one where she passes through the hard realities of life and alternatives to being …show more content…
Though there is one thing that she keeps doing throughout the course of her life in the book. As a kid she wanted to fix all the social inequalities and bring Justice to everyone. As a kid she forced her parents to take her demonstrating with them because she like to stand up for what is right. as an adult she has gained a lot of positive characteristics that she's learned from her mistakes. she continues to demonstrate in Iran, but in her own way. The symbolism behind the vile to her is the same freedom that she's been looking for the entire time. Marjane is showing that even though her life drastically changed from when she was a kid to how when she was an adult, she never let go of the one thing she valued the most which was freedom. this comparison shows why it's important to value what is right, and to keep it with you no matter