Life in the Mansion

After moving into the mansion, Holly reflects on the unsettling events of 9/11, which made her feel both safe and anxious about her surroundings. Witnessing the struggles of other women who left the mansion, she grapples with the fear of losing her identity and the unsettling changes in her mental state, including a newfound stammer and a feeling of being robotic. The pressure to conform and the consequences of leaving weigh heavily on her mind.