THE WEDDING DANCE SYMBOLISM

THE WEDDING DANCE PLOT SUMMARY (STORYBOARD)

Storyboard Text

Exposition
The setting is in a mountain village of the Philippines. Where Awiyao has just been remarried.
Conflict
Awiyao has left his wife Lumnay because she couldnt give him a child. He has now married Madulimay in
hopes to have a son and Lumnay is upset because she loves Awiyao and doesnt want this separation.
Outside the villagers are dancing in celebration of the wedding. Awiyao leaves to try and comfort Lumnay.
He offers her many items of the life that they build together. Lumnay refuses them and repeatedly
attempts to sway him Awiyao to stay.
Rising Action
Climax
Awiyao finally leaves to re-join the wedding and Lumnay runs to the hills.
Lumnay sits on the side of the mountain overlooking the blazing fire and dancing women, thinking about
how her life has changed. She has a sense of desperation, isolation, and worthlessness.
Falling Action
The reader is left not knowing what will become of Lumnay.
Resolution