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Q: In what ways did Marjane find it difficult to fit back into Iranian society? In what ways did this surprise you (or not surprise you)? A: When Marjane came back to Iran she found it hard to fit back in to the society. This is because she lived in Europe and life was very different and more free. When she came back a bunch of people came to see her (page 258). She found it overwhelming and all of her friends grew up and changed and she chouldnt connect with them. On page 272 she tries to kill her self showing that it was hard for her to go back into the society. I think that because he was exposed to Europe she became more stronge as an individual and this made it difficult to fit back into the society. It wasn't suprzing when she acted different when she came back because she was a different person when she came back to Iran.

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  1. Kayley NguyenOctober 27, 2017 at 6:59 PM

    I agree with what you were talking about when she was trying to kill herself. And also she wasn't completely sure if she wanted to go through with cutting herself so that's also interesting. Great post!!!!!!

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