In Johan Bennett’s letter he states
his argument on wanting to ban the book “Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi. He
says it’s inappropriate for 10th graders and has sexual activity and
drug violence, too much for teenagers this age to read. I disagree with Bennett
I personally think “Persepolis” is a great book and people can probably learn
from this book. The following is my statement why “Persepolis” shouldn’t be
banned.
In my
opinion “Persepolis” is a great book; it tells us how it is like to live in
Iran and also how Marji grew up. She talks about her life as an Iranian and I think
some people can learn things from reading this book. Although it might talk
about sexual activity and drug violence it can be a lesson to somebody. Reading
the book can open teenagers’ eyes and maybe say,” WOW! SHE’S BRAVE!” or “I can relate
to this book.”
Teenager’s
are teen’s and we will make mistakes in our life it’s not always perfect, you
have to get hurt to learn your lesson sometimes. Marjane Satrapi is a good remodel
for us, she might have had her melancholy moments but she introduced us to a
new insight to Iran. I think it’s awful to have to wear the veil everyday but
it’s their religion.
I think
reading the book changed my perspective on Iranians and also changed the way I see
things, it made me realize how different our life is compared to them. We are
lucky to not have to wear a veil. Some religions here require girls to wear
long skirts but they don’t have to cover up as much as Iranian women.
So, to
finish it off I disagree with banning the book from schools, it’s a great book
and it’s about a brave Iranian. She is just telling us her life growing up in Iran
and how she got out of it. It opened my eyes and it can also open someone else’s.
