Read this passage from "The Dancing Partner."
Passage attached
Which sentence from the passage foreshadows, or hints at, the message that will become one of the story's themes?
A.) "And how stupidly they talk," added a third.
B.)"All I ask is that he shall hold me firmly, take me round steadily, and not get tired before I do."
C.)"Yes, and don't the ones who can give themselves airs," said another; "they make quite a favor of asking you."
Answers
Answer:
the correct answer is B.)"All I ask is that he shall hold me firmly, take me round steadily, and not get tired before I do."
Explanation:
Regarding the Book
We are now republishing this early work by Jerome K. Jerome with a brand-new introduction biography. It was first published in 1893. In the short tale "The Dancing Partner," a mechanical toy manufacturer proposes a spooky solution to the problem of finding young men to dance with.
the theme of the dancing partner
Geibel made these things “for the pure love of making them,” so focused on the fact that he could that he never really questioned whether he should. In this sense, 'The Dancing Partner' can perhaps be viewed not only as an effective horror story but also as a cautionary tale regarding the advances of science.
Geibel created these items "for the pure pleasure of producing them," and because he was so preoccupied with the ability to do so, he never really considered whether he ought to. From this perspective, "The Dancing Partner" may be seen as both an effective horror story and a warning against the misuse of scientific advancements.
hence the correct answer is B.)"All I ask is that he shall hold me firmly, take me round steadily, and not get tired before I do."