The narrator reflects on the process of confronting their past pain and experiences, suggesting that by examining these memories closely, they can transform their suffering into something powerful and valuable. This introspection is depicted as a means to reclaim their inner strength, integrating both their fierce and softer qualities.

The narrator’s determination to instill this strength in their daughter demonstrates a deep, complex bond between them. Although they anticipate resistance, symbolized by the “tiger spirit,” the narrator is resolute in their goal to pass on their resilience and spirit, illustrating the profound love that mothers have for their daughters and the trials they face together.