identity crisis

Part 1) Does Marjane’s identity shift throughout the story?
Cite passages that demonstrate this shift?
Throughout Persepolis, Marjane's identity changes drastically. When Marjane was younger, she asked a lot of questions. As she grew older, she started to question things more. Like all teens, Marjani wanted to dress like the cool kids. Her mothe knitted her a sweatshirt with holes and she started to dress "punk rock". This physical change is not really important tough. Its about how she changed as a person. When Marjane was younger, she never questioned what she learned at school. Her teachers were always right. Even if she had to, she argued with her parents about things. Later on she realized that her parents were right and the goverment had been lying to her.
Marjane's identity really changes after her uncle Fereydoon is executed. When God talks to her she replys with "Shut up you! Get out of my life!!! I never want to see you again!"(70)
This is a drastic change from how she used to be. Marjane would go to God for help and to feel comfert.


Part 2) What parts of your identity come from factors you didn’t choose?
I guess the way I look. The color of my eyes, skin, hair, and morals. I think my parents brought me up well and helped mold me into the person I am today. I am so glad I was born into the family I love. Without good morals, im not sure i would be the same.


Have people you have known ever had a negative reaction to these factors?
Of course. If someone doesn't understand why I don't want to or resist to do something, I tell them i don't feel comfortable doing so. Most of the time people are cool with with it but there are always jerks that question me. I believe its what's on the inside that makes up your identity.

How much control does someone have over their own identity?
Personally I believe that everyone has control of their own identity. Anyone has the power to change who they are as a person. For better or for worse.