Young Female Narrators' Perspectives: A Comparative Analysis

Question:

What different perspectives do the narrators' tones reveal?

Answer:

B. Amal is not ashamed of her wealth, but Marjane does not.

The narrators' tones in 'Does My Head Look Big In This?' and 'Persepolis' reveal themes of identity struggle and resilience (Amal) and rebellion against societal constraints (Marjane). They present differing experiences of young females in different cultural contexts.

Explanation:

The narrators' of both 'Does My Head Look Big In This?' by Randa Abdel-Fattah and 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi, present contrasting tones and perspectives. In 'Does My Head Look Big In This?', Amal is a Muslim girl living in a Western culture, her tone carries a sense of determination and confidence as she chooses to wear the hijab full-time and deals with the societal pressures that come with this. This reveals a perspective of identity struggle and resilience. On the other hand, Marjane from 'Persepolis' recounts her experiences growing up during the Islamic Revolution in Iran. Her tone indicates a sense of rebellion against societal constraints. These narratives provide multiple perspectives on the young female experience in different cultures.