By beginning her memoir at childhood Satrapi is able to provide some insight as to why she reacts to significant events as she grows older and begins to form her own identity. For example, she becomes quite rebellious (skipping class, smoking, calling out the teacher on a lie) and this is related to what she experienced as a child (the revolution, taking part in demonstrations, her parents' encouragement to fight back). Childhood is just a natural place to start a memoir of your life anyhow.
If I were to begin a memoir of my life I would probably start at my childhood as well. It wouldn't be very detailed but I do remember some the most influential moments and what I took from them; if someone knows how you were brought up, it becomes easier for them to understand how you became the person you are.
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