Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
what is satrapi suggesting about the relationship between past and present and between national and personal history?
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Perhaps the best way to answer this question is in the context of Marjane's relationship with her parents. Although she obviously loves them, she must carve her own way in order to find a "truer" identity. This parallels her journey in the context of her country.