Persepolis
Social Classes
In the book, "Persepolis" by Marjiane Satrapi, there is a quote, "The reason for my shame and for the Revolution is the same: the difference between social classes" (30). If you reverse the sentence, it basically means that the difference between social classes is the reason for her to be shameful and the reason for the country's revolution.This excerpt is pretty simple to understand and it made me wonder why is this the case. Are we still considered equal when people are not in the same social classes? Why do people in higher social classes get more opportunities? Why are people categorized for their values?
In the story, Marji's friend, a maid, was unable to marry another guy that she loves because he was in a different social class. When that guy found out that she was a maid, he didn't want to be with her anyway. I can't forgive this guy. You love someone for who they are, not based on their values, their job, or their living conditions. Everyone should be given the same chances and the people from the higher social classes should lend a hand and support the poorer ones to improve the economy. But of course, it was a good that that he dumped her because now she knows what a bastard he is.
We can apply the same concept in life today also. Let's just say in a job recruitment, there is a rich guy with a nice suit and clean shoes along with a poor guy wearing torn jeans and flip-flops. Even if the poor guy is slightly smarter than the other one, the manager will mostly likely employ the rich dude because he will give the company a better reputation. This is unjustifiable because he was biased when making his decisions. People shouldn't be classified in certain groups because of how much money they have. Some people may have just been born in a really good family, while some others just aren't too lucky. But, we are all humans. We deserve the same rights as others. We should be viewed a certain way not because of our social class but because of our ability. But sometimes even this wouldn't be as fair because children at richer families tend to have better education.
As you can see, I feel that social classes are sometimes a limiting factor. Personality and ability should be more important than how much money your family earns, which is quite unfair. If I had to employ a worker, I would absolutely select one based on their working ability and not on their values.
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Persepolois
Persepolois
Random Thoughts
I was reading the comic novel, "Persepolis" by Marjiane Satrapi, which about a girl name Marji who faces many obstacles and was in the revolution to overthrow the Shah. She grows up with the new regime and sees how the new Iran ruler was always oppressive and treats his people badly. She is sent to Vienna because the country's at war and it was more safer and better there. I see the connection with the Islamic Revolution. People were controlled as puppets and harshly treated. This leads me to wonder why people want to fight in wars and rebel against their leaders.
According to the book, there is a war between Iran and Iraq. The ruler is extremely religious and only cares about what he wants. In real life, Iran called for a Shia revolution in Iraq which alarmed the Iraqi leaders. This initiated the war. But in general, why do we fight in wars? I think it is because we want freedom, we want to get what we deserve. Like in the Spanish-American war, we wanted independence. But in the book, the war only occurred because of one's selfishness.
I was wondering why countries would still fight in wars when millions of people end up sacrificing themselves and die. Is it justifiable to value the individual's life over the benefits of nation? Should dangerous materials like nuclear weapons be used to kill enemies? Is it necessary to declare war when the problem could be talked out? Is violence even right the first place?
Violence should only be considered when it is necessary and when the problem cannot be peacefully solved. Fighting wastes energy, time, and reputation. There's no point for countries to fight each other because it uses a large amount of money and people. The leader of the nation should consider all the harming factors before declaring a war. The "king" in the book didn't do this.
As you can so, I'm starting to wonder about the world after reading this comic. Harsh consequences often occur because of someone's selfishness. The book is similar to the world and it makes me question how the world is full of flaws.
Random Thoughts
I was reading the comic novel, "Persepolis" by Marjiane Satrapi, which about a girl name Marji who faces many obstacles and was in the revolution to overthrow the Shah. She grows up with the new regime and sees how the new Iran ruler was always oppressive and treats his people badly. She is sent to Vienna because the country's at war and it was more safer and better there. I see the connection with the Islamic Revolution. People were controlled as puppets and harshly treated. This leads me to wonder why people want to fight in wars and rebel against their leaders.
According to the book, there is a war between Iran and Iraq. The ruler is extremely religious and only cares about what he wants. In real life, Iran called for a Shia revolution in Iraq which alarmed the Iraqi leaders. This initiated the war. But in general, why do we fight in wars? I think it is because we want freedom, we want to get what we deserve. Like in the Spanish-American war, we wanted independence. But in the book, the war only occurred because of one's selfishness.
I was wondering why countries would still fight in wars when millions of people end up sacrificing themselves and die. Is it justifiable to value the individual's life over the benefits of nation? Should dangerous materials like nuclear weapons be used to kill enemies? Is it necessary to declare war when the problem could be talked out? Is violence even right the first place?
Violence should only be considered when it is necessary and when the problem cannot be peacefully solved. Fighting wastes energy, time, and reputation. There's no point for countries to fight each other because it uses a large amount of money and people. The leader of the nation should consider all the harming factors before declaring a war. The "king" in the book didn't do this.
As you can so, I'm starting to wonder about the world after reading this comic. Harsh consequences often occur because of someone's selfishness. The book is similar to the world and it makes me question how the world is full of flaws.
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