Essays on The Veil

Persepolis is the tale of Marjane Satrapi’s life. It follows her from her childhood in Iran, through war and exile. She moves to Austria, only to return to Iran. Her adventures are littered with one reoccurring motif: the veil. The veil – a scarf forced…

Eurocentrism and Western Exceptionalism Literature and race have both been prominent throughout history. Both have had their share of advancements and setbacks. Dubois, Coates, and Cole have suggested that literature and literary icons do not define worth by the color of ones skin but by…

When traveling around the world, one can experience a culture shock that makes them look at the world in a completely different perspective. History has evolved throughout the centuries in places such as the Middle East, that it has taken a toll on the generations….