Notably, Marji’s coming of age experience begins when she starts understanding the reasons for the revolution …show more content…
After her mother scolds her about trying to attack Ramin, Marji tells herself, “‘You have to forgive! You have to forgive!’” (Satrapi 46). Marji learns a valuable life skill in this scene: forgiving. She learns that she shouldn’t punish people for things others have done, and gains more knowledge. This is a very important skill to have, since later in life she will have to give forgiveness a lot. Likewise, when she wants to approach Pardisse about her father, she approaches her and stops because she “knew right away but I didn’t dare ask” (Satrapi 85). This scene demonstrates Marji’s understanding of self control, which is an important part of growing as a person. So, the life skills that Marji gains show her coming of age. These events in Marji’s life illustrate her coming of age. When Marji learns more about her rights and gain life skills, she takes large steps in becoming a woman. Satrapi is showing the readers that anything, even small events, can have a large impact on you as a person and your maturity. People should try to get the most out of their experiences, so that they can learn more and continue the coming of age process, which never truly