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 In the short story  The Suit  by Can Themba, Matilda's quiet endurance kills her more than actually going through the punishment itself. She hates the feeling of embarrassment and the long term endurance is the most devastating part. Forced to serve the suit at every meal, which is a cruel reminder of her infidelity, she accepts the humiliation as it was justice for her infidelity. Her silence is not simply her being submissive, it is survival in a world where speaking out and calling out for help could mean Matilda loses everything. The Fear of Speaking Out Matilda's story resonates why beyond fiction it is true in real life. Survivors of abusive relationships very often stay silent because feels more dangerous than staying with their abuser, and the fear of judgement - worrying about being laughed at, rejected, or seen as “wrong.”. Survivors also stay silent because of power dynamics - higher power/authorities often get away with abusive behaviour, b...