Weekly Journal Assignment #1
John Mazziotti Why did Marjane's parents decide to send her to Europe? Do you think this was the right decision? Why or why not? They sent her to Europe because of their countries corrupt education system, and because her behavior she was most likely to get arrested because of it. Europe has a great education system, there are many more freedoms including religion and speech. She could walk outside without a veil on in Austria and not have to worry about people arresting her, beating her, and harassing her with terrible names. I certainly do think this was the right decision due to her current situation. Why? it allows her to pursue the education that she never could get back in Iran. There are many more options to study in Austria, rather than it being religious based. Women also have many more rights inside of Austria than Iran, so it is the perfect set of options for her to get kickstarted into a new career and a new life.