Coffeehouse #2 – Maria Alcantara

I found the story of “The Complete Persepolis” unique and interesting. I didn’t expect the whole story to be a comic book, however I really liked that twist. I’ve never been really into comics, but I really liked this one. After analyzing several stories, I concluded that with comics it becomes easier and more fun to read and stay entertained. I’m a visual learner so I enjoyed all the pictures. It made me have a better idea of how things were happening and where they were taking place. Furthermore, my favorite story was “The F.14s.” This was my favorite story because somehow, I made a connection with the war that was happening in the story, and the one that is happening right now between Ukraine and Russia. At the beginning of the story their fear was being portrayed and that reminded me of the fear we all have with the current situation that is happening right now. Another thing that really caught my attention was the end of the story. When the little girl says, “I wish that he were alive and in jail rather than dead and a hero.” This line really touched my heart because it made me think about all the lives that have been lost at war and all the lives that have been taken in this current conflict . In conclusion, this story made me see things from a different perspective and have more respect for those who have lost family members at war and those who have current families in it.