You are putting yourself in serious danger...'I think that I preferred to put myself in serious danger rather than confront my shame. My shame at not having become someone, the shame of not having made my parents proud after all the sacrifices they had made for me. The shame of having become a mediocre nihilist.
In "Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return" by Marjane Satrapi, the author reflects on deep feelings of inadequacy and shame. She feels a burdened sense of failing to live up to her family's expectations, particularly regarding the sacrifices her parents made for her. This internal struggle manifests as a choice to engage in dangerous behavior rather than confront her feelings of mediocrity and nihilism.
Satrapi’s acknowledgment of her shame reveals a personal conflict where she struggles with her identity and the fear of not achieving greatness. This tension highlights the psychological impact of familial expectations and the difficult journey of self-discovery, emphasizing how shame can lead individuals to take risks that endanger their well-being.
