The Abduction and Its Implications

The story begins with Jane Alsop's abduction at 15, framed as a significant yet unnoticed event in her life. Rather than being a typical dramatic scenario, her experience serves to highlight the broader theme of invisibility in her life, as it seems the greater drama goes unrecognized. This establishes the sense of longing and the emotional stakes for Jane, who is caught in a world where her reality and desires are dismissed. The label of being 'abducted' contrasts sharply with the absence of actual danger, focusing instead on the emotional implications of her neglect.