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  • Essay / The Theme of Religion in Persepolis By Marjane Satrapi

    She stated that “[she] was born with religion” (Satrapi 6). This hints at the very depth of Satrapi's religion. Religion played a major role in Satrapi's young life, which is evident when she states that she will be the next prophet and that "[e]very evening [she] had a great discussion with God" ( Satrapi 8). Her relationship with God was one she cherished. However, during the war, his identity was also lost. His relationship with God begins to decline. We first notice that God doesn't show up one night after she argues with her parents about allowing her to attend a protest with them. She shouts “God, where are you?” » but there is no answer (Satrapi 17). This symbolizes the beginning of the end of her relationship with Him. Once again, it is the war that tears away another part of Satrapi's identity. The annihilation of this relationship comes later when Satrapi's uncle, Anoosh, is killed. For his child mentality, God was allowing this to happen. God allowed his beloved uncle Anoosh to be murdered. All she could see was God as a tyrant and told him to “shut up, you!” Get out of my life!!! I never want to see you again! (Satrap 70). And with these words, God is no longer mentioned once throughout the course of the