She Trod on Sharp Knives is based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, which tells the story of a woman who gives up her home, family, and life for a man she loves, but does not know. She sneaks away at night to soak her burning feet in the ocean; I equated this character with a woman today who puts aside her hopes and welfare for a love which is not returned, only to sneak away to find what little pleasure she can.

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