I chose the sequence from Persepolis when Marji and her friends get into trouble for making fun of the ceremony honoring the war dead. Her description of the tradition of not only honoring the dead but also the tradition of the people hitting themselves, sometimes even flogging, was very interesting. I got the impression that she and her friends fully understood the ceremony but found the entire thing to be ridiculous. Performing the same act every day turned into monotony instead of keeping the tradition sacred.
I particularly enjoyed the teacher's interaction with the parents. Having three boys, I related to the teacher telling the parents how disobedient their children were! When the teacher said: "Your children have no respect for anything, no self-control! The basis of education comes from the family!" (Satrapi 98) I could totally relate! Having been in the position of a teacher telling you it's your fault your child doesn't take education seriously is frustrating. After a certain age I feel as a parent you have done all you can and the rest is up to the child to take what you've taught them and make their own choices. I have yet to find a way to make a child be serious about education. This sequence reminds me that Marji is strong-willed, which I believe leads to being a successful adult.
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