social-control-and-surveillance

The chapter depicts Catlin's twelfth birthday party, a dance event where she impressively learns and demonstrates complex dance steps, surprising both the azi and CIT attendees. Her ability to imitate physical movements and analyze others' vulnerabilities highlights her unique skills and foreshadows her potential influence. The social dynamics between azi and CIT, as well as the presence of security personnel, underscore tensions and control mechanisms within the society.