The motif being developed in the passage is youth versus age. The interaction between the characters, their awareness of the watchful adults around them, and the nostalgic feelings tied to dancing together after a long time highlight the contrast between their youthful experiences and the older generations' expectations and scrutiny.
Shame the Stars by Guadalupe García McCall “We’re being watched,” she whispered, leaning into me as we took to the floor and swayed with the music. “Mamá is intrigued, but Madame Josette knows exactly who you are.” I scanned the room as we turned in the waltz. Doña Serafina sat at a table to our left. “I think Madame Josette is trying to distract her,” I whispered, sweeping Dulceña farther away from the two women. “Where’s your father?” “Against the far wall, to your right.” Dulceña dipped her head in that general direction. Don Rodrigo was talking to Mr. Simmons, our neighbor over by Las Moras and co-owner of the sugar mill. “He looks busy.” “Yes, but not for long. He’ll be joining Mamá soon, and they will want to know who I’m dancing with,” Dulceña whispered. Taking my lead, she twirled beautifully under my uplifted hand. The ease of our movement together surprised me. We hadn’t had occasion to dance with each other in more than two years, not since our parents stopped socializing. It felt good to hold her in my arms again. Which motif is being developed in the passage? (1 point) Responses youth versus age youth versus age the loss of love the loss of love fear of failure fear of failure inner conflict
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