Body paragraph #1 (you can have more or less than 3 body paragraphs): Mary Ann “scared” Mary Ann in the story wasn’t sure about herself she doubted herself she didn’t believe in herself which could have a connection to being scared, she’s scared about life, she didn’t do well in school this could all result from not just her fear of telling Gilbert the truth that she likes him but being scared in general. In the story, Mary Ann wasn’t up front with her feelings for Gilbert due to possible fear. As well as she led him on, she was always with him they, had great moments they were able to talk more to each other when they were alone but she never said I like you to Gilbert. In the story Mary Ann and Gilbert both dance close to each other and …show more content…
“he felt himself grow hard against her so that she had to know” (p.190) She took his hand and they began to dance stiffly, at first from a distance, then easily close, they fit perfectly; “He felt the rub of her hips and thighs and the heat of her skin, her warm hand tightened in his”(p.190) It was just after the song she pulled away, but she did not move before then, she had the guts to do that which is