Day 7 Response- Kyle Rich

Megan- In Persepolis, the protagonist, Marjane, has to deal with social and religious issues that cannot be ignored. In fact, they cannot even go against society for the fear of being prosecuted, or worse, killed. Islamic fundamentalism, has taken over the country of Iran once again. And this time it's harsher. Since everybody is so afraid of the regime, society even begins to become brainwashed to fundamentalism. On page seventy-four, Marjane and her father are driving, when her mother jumps in front of the car screaming with tears in her eyes. She says that two bearded men (fundamentalists) told her that "Women like her should be fucked against a wall, and thrown in the garbage." And continued to make empty threats on what will happen and why all women should cover themselves with a veil. And while women continue to remain oppressed, the government gives a foolish reason for the masking. They basically say that "Men are to easily excited by hair, and by displaying it, man would not be able to contain himself." And while the fundamentals of these strict Islamic principles, the public begins to change as well. In fear of the opposition, the public begins to almost enforce these ridiculous ideas on their own. People don't so much talk, but almost BRAG about how devoted they are to Islam and how often they pray. The government has used religion to negatively influence society as a whole by placing fear on the citizens and letting them turn against one another. And sadly, While Marjane has always been one to rebel, she goes with the flow, especially after seeing all the opposers firsthand being hurt and killed in the protests. I used to be one of those kids who went to church with mom every Sunday, but when i turned around ten years old, i started to refuse to go. Even as a kid, i knew that everything i heard in Sunday school was physically impossible. And since using that questioning, it has shaped who i am today. I consider myself a realist. As much as the sugar-coating tastes sweet, i would rather be spoon-fed a tablespoon of the truth at every meal. I feel as if i just waited for things to "happen" and "click" on their own, i would be as motivated or successful as i feel right now.