In her memoir "Hunger," Roxane Gay explores the concept of self-imposed boundaries and the challenges they present. She reflects on why society often perceives these limitations as obstacles to overcome, questioning the rationale behind pushing against what confines us. This perspective highlights a societal tendency to confront and challenge personal and collective boundaries, as if they represent a call to action.

Gay's work invites readers to examine their own relationships with boundaries, both internal and external. By addressing the nature of these limits, she illuminates the struggle between acceptance and the desire for change. The tension between recognizing our confines and the urge to transcend them is a central theme in her exploration of body image and identity.