Event 4

   The fourth event that really stood out to me was when Kira noticed the bloody, shackled ankles of the Singer. She listened in horror to the dragging metal sound of the shackles on the floor, and watched with horror as the Singer walked away, leaving behind him trails of blood.

These are probably similar to those that were worn by the Singer. Image courtesy of google.com

   Kira was disturbed by the reality of the shackles. The Singer had probably once been held captive, like Jo, locked in a room and forced to learn "the Ruin" song. Kira realized that she would probably soon end up the same way. Shackled at the ankles while the crowd acknowledged her presence unsuspectingly. Locked in her room for fear she would try to leave.

   This reality struck Kira in an instant, and left her with horrid images in her head of what her life could be like, should she choose to submit. She and Thomas talked about this tragedy, each remarking how horrible it truly was to do that to an innocent person. They spoke of the lies told by the Council of Guardians, how mindlessly the villagers believed it, and how willingly they submitted themselves to anything that was required. Kira was shocked by how cruel the Council was, and selfishly they took what they desired. 

   (Chapter 20-21)