Sultana's poignant reflection on her life encapsulates the struggles faced by many women in oppressive societies. She acknowledges her innate freedom at birth but reveals how, over time, this freedom transformed into a suffocating existence marked by invisible chains. These chains symbolize societal constraints that went unrecognized until she gained the maturity to perceive their impact, leading to a life overshadowed by fear.
The quote powerfully captures the sudden shift from...