We Were Dancing Dove
Intro
“We were dancing-”
Dove recounts her past in a simple statement; however, this interrupted thought is more than it seems to be. It introduces the audience to the action and setting of the poem.. The first aspect that makes the statement important is the use of the plural noun “we”. “We” indicates that Dove wasn’t alone; she was with some type of partner, probably a dancing partner. It also bring the audience into question. Is the audience her dance partner? Or are we merely peering into the thoughts of the narrator? Dove also reveals that the audience isn’t directly involved in the activity of dancing. “Were” is a past tense verb; the audience itself isn’t dancing, but can experience Dove’s memories in the only way time will let us. Time manipulation is only possible through memories and the only manipulation we have the power to possess is the power of reflection. This sets a reflective or nostalgic tone.
“-it must have been
A foxtrot or a waltz
Something romantic but
Requiring restraint,” …show more content…
She cannot clearly recall what specific dance she does. And since there is an immense difference between the foxtrot and the waltz both culturally and stylistically, it shows that she was paying little attention to her surroundings. Instead she knew the characteristics of the dance, which were romantic but restraining. This duo describes both the nature of the dance and the interaction between narrator and the dance partner. The occasion is classy and playful, under someone else,s conduction. The mood was well known, the dance was known but she couldn’t directly remember the name of the
“We were dancing-”
Dove recounts her past in a simple statement; however, this interrupted thought is more than it seems to be. It introduces the audience to the action and setting of the poem.. The first aspect that makes the statement important is the use of the plural noun “we”. “We” indicates that Dove wasn’t alone; she was with some type of partner, probably a dancing partner. It also bring the audience into question. Is the audience her dance partner? Or are we merely peering into the thoughts of the narrator? Dove also reveals that the audience isn’t directly involved in the activity of dancing. “Were” is a past tense verb; the audience itself isn’t dancing, but can experience Dove’s memories in the only way time will let us. Time manipulation is only possible through memories and the only manipulation we have the power to possess is the power of reflection. This sets a reflective or nostalgic tone.
“-it must have been
A foxtrot or a waltz
Something romantic but
Requiring restraint,” …show more content…
She cannot clearly recall what specific dance she does. And since there is an immense difference between the foxtrot and the waltz both culturally and stylistically, it shows that she was paying little attention to her surroundings. Instead she knew the characteristics of the dance, which were romantic but restraining. This duo describes both the nature of the dance and the interaction between narrator and the dance partner. The occasion is classy and playful, under someone else,s conduction. The mood was well known, the dance was known but she couldn’t directly remember the name of the