As a child she had believed that wrongs would always be righted, that somehow the world would not let the innocent suffer, but now she realised that this was not true. Old oppressors were replaced by new ones, from another distant place or from right next door. Old lies were replaced by new ones, backed up by old threats.
The protagonist reflects on her childhood beliefs, which were rooted in the idea that justice would eventually prevail and the innocent would be protected from harm. However, her experiences in adulthood have shattered this optimism, revealing a harsh reality where injustices persist and the cycle of oppression continues unabated.
She observes that while old oppressors may change, new ones emerge to take their place, whether from faraway lands or familiar neighborhoods. This cycle is accompanied by a continual barrage of deception, with new lies arising to replace the old, often reinforced by threats that have stood the test of time, leaving her disillusioned with the world's capacity for true justice.
