They are boiling with the pressured energy of explosive forces confined in a small space, and with the fervor of all religious movements in their early, purist stages. It is not enough to give lip service and to believe in equal pay: there has to be a conversion, from the heart. Or so they imply.
In Margaret Atwood's "Cat's Eye," the characters exhibit intense, volatile emotions resembling a pressure cooker filled with passion and fervor similar to that found in nascent religious movements. This depiction highlights the urgency and fervent energy that surrounds their beliefs, emphasizing that mere acknowledgment of concepts such as equal pay is insufficient.
The narrative suggests that true change requires a profound transformation, a heartfelt commitment rather than superficial acknowledgment. This sense of authentic conversion is essential for meaningful progress and reflects the deeper emotional currents at play in the characters' advocacy for equality.