First Dance
This text response mainly focuses on the characters and what part they play in this short story. It also addresses key points in the text. The short story "First Dance" is a realistic, challenging story. It is different from most short stories I have read, as I can relate to many of the scenarios in the story. In "First Dance" Toni is portrayed as a young student who is ruled over by her mother. Toni wants to be free to do what she wants when she wants but her mother stops her from doing so. Toni's mother Jackie treats her like a child, making Toni feel even younger than what she is. Toni is forced to wear something that she thinks is childish and girly looking to please her mother, but quickly changes out of them as soon as her mother has left. Toni idolizes her friend Chrissy, as she is a rebel who does not listen to her mother, and does as she pleases. Jackie is strict with Toni because she believes that her way is the correct way to bring up her child. Jackie is over protective with Toni, and this shows when sh
Chrissy is Toni's best friend, and because of this, it influences her actions greatly. When Chrissy offers an alcoholic drink to Toni, she accepts the offer to show that she is not a baby, but a grown-up even if her mother did not acknowledge it. Although Chrissy abandons Toni when they arrive at the party, leaving Toni by herself, and vulnerable. The story is set in a small coastal town, with stereotypical characters. A major part of the story is the use of split narrative, focusing on different characters and giving their viewpoint. This is very effective and gives you a better idea of what is happening through out the story. The first person perspective of Toni when she is being raped gives you an idea of what is happening without it actually being said. This creates suspense, which is used towards the end of First Dance. The time taken to reach the climax is a relatively long time, even though there are a few high points before the actual climax. First dance has a theme, which is different from most short stories due to its realism. The theme of F
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Approximate Word count = 714
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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