Ana was born in a world plagued with poverty, ignorance, hopeless and helpless. In that world that "men commanded" and women had no say on their decisions. Women had to be submissive and obedient to their parents and later to their husbands. Women had to obey even the most senseless and clueless orders. When Ana was born, her father was expecting a boy since "boys" were a "blessing" while girls were only a waste of time and money.