She thought of how diligently she'd worked to free herself. Difficult because of the shock she was in, discovering she was trapped, captured most of all by possessions.
In "Now Is the Time to Open Your Heart," Alice Walker presents a character who reflects on her struggle for freedom. She recognizes the intense effort she has put into liberating herself from her circumstances, which are compounded by a profound sense of shock. This realization of being trapped goes beyond physical captivity; it involves a psychological entanglement with material possessions that bind her.
This moment of introspection highlights the complexities...