If someone had told her that she would be transported to what was for all purposes a magical land, where history could be rewritten at a whim, or people could suddenly be shrunk to the size of poppy seeds, but that at least for this moment, her most pressing concern would have been the absence of cigarettes, she would have thought them mad.
In the narrative, the protagonist finds herself unexpectedly in an enchanting world where the conventional rules of reality can be altered. This magical realm allows for the reimagining of history and transforms individuals into minuscule forms, creating a surreal environment that defies logic. Despite the wonders surrounding her, she grapples with a mundane worry—her need for cigarettes.
This juxtaposition of the extraordinary with the trivial highlights her internal conflict. Instead of being captivated by the fantastical elements around her, her focus is drawn to something as ordinary as smoking, illustrating how human habits and concerns persist even in the face of unimaginable circumstances.
