Struggle for Recognition in a Medieval Realm: The Story of Lily
The time was medieval, a realm conventionally regarded as the Dark Ages. A period where there is hardly any light of rational knowledge. A domain where ignorance and intolerance are the order of the day. A world where deviating from societal norms is unforgivable, or rather a sin, and amidst all this chaos, Lily was trying to find her way. So, what made her struggle so hard? Well, it was the biggest struggle one could have-the struggle for recognition of her existence! Now, you may be guessing that she must be poor, trying to make ends meet, or trying to upgrade her social status. However, those struggles are intricately intertwined with her essential identity, gender. As we all know, like all other identities, gender, too, is a social construction, and being a member of a heterosexual society, you can be either female or male. Lily was no exception to this societal norm. Until now, your narrator has referred to Lily as 'her.' But that's because it is Lily who feels l...
