reword for academic paper: Lilly is without power in the eyes of a patriarchal society, but the fact that she is surviving is power, she just needs to lean to tap into it.. That same societal patriarchy  is being reflected in her relationship. She is being oppressed at all front yet holds steady. She is alone, trapped and  feeling like an outcast in society. Social justice (Corey, 2016) is core. Lilly has strength which can be utilized.