Why Don't You Dance? Guilt/Shame (or lack thereof) Quotes

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Quote #1

"I feel funny," he said. "Better see if anybody's home."

She bounced on the bed.

"Try it first," she said. (18-20)

From the get go, the girl reveals herself as a little bit of an exhibitionist, since she apparently seeks out the thrill of doing naughty things in public. Here she's trying to convince her boyfriend to play on the bed with her, but he's uncomfortable.

Quote #2

She turned on her side and put her hand to his face.

"Kiss me," she said.

"Let's get up," he said.

"Kiss me," she said.

She closed her eyes. She held him.

He said, "I'll see if anybody's home."

But he just sat up and stayed where he was, making believe he was watching the television. (24-30)

The young girl is pretty persistent about trying to get the young guy to fool around with her, but he definitely feels guilty and/or uncomfortable about it. He doesn't outright say no, but he finds an excuse to sit up and avoid making out with the girl on the bed.

Quote #3

"Go ahead," the man said. "It's my yard. You can dance if you want to." (83)

Meanwhile, the owner of the bed (and the lawn) doesn't seem to care what the young couple does on his property or who sees it—he actually encourages them to put on a show for the neighbors by dancing.