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Have you ever wondered about your culture and who you really are? In my book, Darrius wants to find out more about himself and who he really is as a person. Darius goes on an adventure to Iran to see his dad and see what he thinks about his Persian culture. Darius' story sheds light on the intricate journey of self-discovery in the face of cultural expectations of himself and his family. Through his struggles, we're prompted to reflect on our own identities and societal influences. Darius the Great is Not Okay invites us to explore the complexities of who we are and how we see and think of ourselves. Ultimately, it challenges us to embrace our differences and really learn about ourselves. Throughout the story “Darius the Great is not OK” by …show more content…

Because mental health is taboo in society, Darius struggles with depression and finds it difficult to talk to people about how he feels. As he learns to put his health first, Darius's path towards self-acceptance and getting professional assistance confronts the stigma attached to mental health. "But maybe I didn't have to be okay," he muses to himself. Perhaps all I needed to be was uncomfortable, as long as that satisfied me." This passage sums up Darius's thinking. Darius is starting to be OK with being different and accepting his Persian heritage. Throughout the book, Darius is learning more and more. In Chapter 10, as Darius reflects on his depressive episodes, he confides, "I didn't think of myself as depressed so much as perpetually heartbroken." This shows how the world makes you think one way and not another. Darius is very confused and this shows how the book connects to Darius's mental health and him figuring out who he really is. The book's main theme, Darius's path to self-acceptance and mental wellness, sheds light on the widespread problem of mental health in society. Darius is struggling with depression and must overcome peer pressure in order to talk honestly about his thoughts and seek expert assistance. Darius explores his Persian history and embraces his peculiarities despite the stigma associated with mental health. In the end, he realizes that discomfort is a necessary part of his journey towards self-acceptance and self-discovery. His remark, "I didn't think of myself as depressed so much as perpetually heartbroken," beautifully captures this battle and highlights the difficulty of figuring out who you are in the face of both personal struggles and cultural

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The novel, “Darius the Great is not Okay” does not reflect my own experiences for three reasons. Firstly I have been fortunate enough to have many friends unlike Darius who only had a handful of people he could talk to. Secondly Darius has gone through many things which I have not experienced like facing depression at a young age; that is just something I cannot relate to. Lastly, the discrimination he faced throughout the story is something I have not experienced or seem much of. It can be seen throughout the book that Darius really had no one to talk to except a few close people.

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