Being attacked in the Tower, on Sister Ignatia’s watch, makes Antain believe that he shouldn’t actually trust the Sisters to look out for him in the same way a family might—Sister Ignatia’s sated look confirms this, as does her lack of an apology or any recognition that she’s somewhat responsible for what happened to him. Through this, Antain learns that family should be open and accepting of responsibility—unlike Sister Ignatia.