18.09.2020 -

Similarities and differences between Episode 1 and Zeynep's graduation speech.

The first point in common you can see is that the characters are the same, even if there is no doubt that, during the episodes of the series they grew up and changed.

The second similarity is the physical presence of her brother who was there also in the first episode and spiritually in the last one. His presence gives Zeynep the strength to go on with her speech, during the graduation cerimony, while beforehand he had given her the strength to go on with her life, following their dreams

The first difference between the first episode and the graduation speech is, obviously, the way the protagonist appears. Indeed, while at first Zeynep always seems to be astray, out of place and dithering, during the speech she is smiling, surely doubtful, but not embarassed.

The difference is the result of a growing-path, made thanks to the acceptance of herself and of her past.

Another difference is the peaceful presence of both Zeynep's mothers - the biologichal and the adoptive one. Moreover, it seems as if the mothers, once friends but then foes, have become mates once again. Friendship is underlined by their handshaking, highlighting the triumph over families' differences, such as economical and cultural inequalities.

Another difference is the relationship between people, especially women, and love. Indeed, in the first episode, when Zeynep was still tied to her four parents, it was them who tried to decide who Zeynep had to be married with, while, during the speech, the girl tells the audience that she fell in love with a man who taught her to open all the doors of her heart.