The short story "Under the Northern Lights" depicts an internal conflict within a family, as experienced by two sisters, Aisha and Zahra. Aisha expresses her desire to pursue education instead of marriage, conflicting with the traditional expectations of their family. Despite their father's firm stance, the girls find solace in their mother's supportive words. However, it becomes evident that Aisha is filled with a desire to oppose her father's decision to leave school. The story highlights the family's internal and cultural conflicts, as well as Aisha's feelings of uncertainty.