Introduktion
In this short story, the central theme revolves around hope, but it's not a hopeful theme in the traditional sense.

It delves into how hope can influence our actions, often leading us down a path of blind belief and actions that might not be right. We witness this theme unfold through the plight of Margot, the protagonist.

Utdrag
Set on Venus, a planet where the sun appears only once every seven years, the story revolves around Margot, a girl who has lived there for two years longer than her classmates.

Margot's memories of the sun compel her to challenge her peers' fantasies, resulting in her becoming a target for bullying.

Margot, at just nine years old, displays an unusual level of independence and intelligence. She steadfastly holds her opinions and decisions, exemplified when she refuses to participate in communal activities, an atypical choice for a child her age.

Her knowledge about the sun deeply impacts the other children, causing emotional distress as they grapple with her differing perspective.