The graphic novel Persepolis was a very informing novel, that gave me a insight on what it was like to be a child growing up in a nation that was undergoing a war. The moment after I read the first page, I instantly became hooked because of the look of annoyance on the young face of Marji. At first, I was so confused, because I thought how could such a young child portray such a strong look of distaste on her face. However, as the novel progressed onward I finally understood; her nation was undergoing a war, and as a result she was restricted from being a kid. At a young age, Mariji had to conform to the life of war. For example, during the time that her city was getting air raids at unexpected hours throughout the day, Marji had to learn
