Crazy Grandma

Part 1) Marjane's identity does change as she grows up, but as means to survive and cope with changes in society. On page 75, a shift in society shows the mother of Marjane telling her what she MUST do. From this point Marjane most wear a veil, but the real change lies not in her appearance, rather her identity to those around her. Mother says "If anyone ever asks you what you do during the day, say you pray, you understand" (Satrapi 75). Even though she had no choice to wear a veil because of law, her opinions begin to grow furiously. Soon after, her rebellious side emerges and she joins demonstrations which fuel her change. Marjane disrupts classes and challenges teachings; her appearances takes affect and soon starts dressing rebellious as well. Although she didn't choose the law, her shift in personality was her own way of dealing with it. 

Part 2) Some things I didn't choose. For example, I could not choose the way I was brought up. 

I grew up in a very disciplined house where there was respect among ages. This meant I had no right to talk up to older people or else I would be put in line. I was also raised by my grandma who had very strict rules, of which if I did not follow I would be hit. The result of those factors I had no control ended up making the side of me that would be described as my habits. My roommates have seen this side of me and normally have taken it in a bad way. I'm super clean because of how I was raised, and nobody can take care of their own mess. As far as my identity goes, I feel as though I have control, but almost nothing to what people see as me. The only identity I have control of is my passions and morals that I hold to heart, but habits and etc are something people will always see.