In "The Divine Invasion," the protagonist grapples with the realization that many beings exist in a tragic state of imprisonment, unaware of their limited freedom. This lack of awareness creates a false sense of autonomy, as they have never experienced true freedom, making it difficult for them to understand the concept itself.

The quote reflects the deep philosophical themes present in Philip K. Dick's work. It emphasizes the irony of their condition—while they believe they are living freely, they are, in fact, confined by an invisible force, illustrating the complexity of freedom and awareness in the human experience.