Use the information from assigned readings and posted handoutsto put out an essay in which you help readers (and yourself) betterunderstand the characters and themes in The CompletePersepolis.
Choose one of the prompts below as the focus for athesis-driven essay. Do not write about bothprompts.
Prompt 1
During her childhood, Marjane uses her imagination to cope withthe often traumatic events going on around her. One of her mostcomforting coping devices is her imaginary friend, God. However, aquarter of the way into Persepolis, Marjane loses faith andbanishes God from her life. This break marks a very dramaticturning point for Marjane. Using this scene as the starting pointfor your topic, write an essay in which you examine theeffects this break has on Marjane. How does her life change afterthis break-up? Consider the effects the break has on herattitude, her relationships with others (family, friends, authorityfigures), her self-esteem, and other similar topics. Use at leastthree specific scenes to show how the break from God affectsMarjane.
Use the information from assigned readings and posted handouts to put out an essay in which you help readers (and yourse
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