When reading “The Shabbat” I expected a story about something related to Jewish culture. Perhaps, as I continued to read through and grappled the events and interactions, it becomes clear the story is the representation of the realities of war and how life can be changed in the blink of an eye.
The graphic novel narrates the story of Marji, an Iranian teenager, and her family during a war. It begins in her living room and moves to different settings throughout the story. Her Jewish neighbors The Baba-Levy’s and her parents are discussing the war and rumors of missile attacks. Shortly after, Tehran (her city), was attacked making residents choose between leaving or staying.
As they resumed their lives, Marji and her friend Shadi go shopping
The graphic novel narrates the story of Marji, an Iranian teenager, and her family during a war. It begins in her living room and moves to different settings throughout the story. Her Jewish neighbors The Baba-Levy’s and her parents are discussing the war and rumors of missile attacks. Shortly after, Tehran (her city), was attacked making residents choose between leaving or staying.
As they resumed their lives, Marji and her friend Shadi go shopping