In the Cage

The narrative centers on a young woman confined to a mundane job in a shop, where she interacts with customers and performs repetitive tasks like weighing letters and managing postal services. Her unique perspective allows her to recognize people outside her work environment, heightening her sense of isolation. The setting, filled with various odors from goods like hams and cheese, adds to the oppressive atmosphere of her daily routine, contrasting her longing for connection and the monotony of her role.