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the terrestrial search for extraterrestrial life?

Something more philosophical and apparent, like the value of one’s humanity in direct relation to connection?

Whats the relevance of gender given the full story?

What’s the purpose? Is the purpose worthwhile?Would you want to live without a purpose? Is purpose self-defined or pre-determined? If so, by others or a greater power? Is purpose necessary to live?

Companionship is necessary to continue.

What is this world and what’s going on?

Tears… I love this

Beauty and its purpose; what is the purpose of it, defined by others? Human interaction?

Losing meaning without men, is this prison self imposed and yet still men-centered since it’s focused on their absence? And the men-centered aspect is represented by the guards

This part is about how young girls are shamed for not fitting into the cage that the women who shamed them have spent their lives preparing for.

What is your value without being a wife or mother?

Me

Touching each other is prohibited as a way to sever community and support amongst each other.