“The Wedding Dance” by Amador Daguio is a short story about a husband and wife, Awiyao and Lumnay, who had been married for seven years. Lumnay was in fact at his wedding, but left. She could not stand the idea of her husband marrying another woman because she could not give him children.
What does the beads and gongs symbolize in the story the wedding dance?
The Beads. The beads in the story symbolize the promise that Awiyao made to Lumnay. They are also very precious and are worth 20 fields. The fact that Awiyao gives them to Lumnay shows that he cherishes her, and that he still believes she has worth.
What did Awiyao promise to Lumnay before going to the wedding dance?
Awiyao is going to marry another woman, Madulimay, because Lumnay was not able to give him a child. Awiyao went back home to see Lumnay because he didn’t find her among the dancers at his wedding. He promised her that if he fails to have a child, he will come back to her.
How does Awiyao comfort Lumnay?
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 built together. Lumnay refuses them and clings to Awiyao, wishing he would stay.
What does Lumnay mean?
Lumnay becomes the image of a woman whose qualities as a good wife and the best dancer among all the other women in their tribe mean nothing if she cannot bear a child.
How will you describe the characters of Awiyao and Lumnay?
Awiyao represents a well-defined being. His characteristics as a person are bold, passionate, a good follower, and at the same time seeking the honor and dignity for himself. Lumnay as a woman is defined to be unselfish, faithful, and ultimately strong.
What is the object that Lumnay wants to keep from Awiyao?
The BEADS: are the only objects Lumnay asked from Awiyao to be in her possesion. The beads are very precious since they are said to be worth twenty fields. The beads stand’s for Awiyao’s love. Before he leaves he put the beads on her head.
How did Awiyao and Lumnay meet?
Lumnay though of Awiyao as the Awiyao she had known long ago– a strong, muscular boy carrying his heavy loads of fuel logs down the mountains to his home. She had met him one day as she was on her way to fill her clay jars with water. The mountain clearing was cold in the freezing moonlight.
Do you think Awiyao and Lumnay love each other?
Lumnay stayed single and still waited for Awiyao despite of anything Awiyao have done to her; that’s true love. Awiyao also loved Lumnay but his decision was clouded by their tradition. In other words, Awiyao didn’t choosed love instead he choosed culture and tradition.
How would you describe the love of Lumnay for Awiyao?
Lumnay stayed single and still waited for Awiyao despite of anything Awiyao have done to her; that’s true love. Awiyao also loved Lumnay but his decision was clouded by their tradition. In other words, Awiyao didn’t choosed love instead he choosed culture and tradition. As time pass by, culture and tradition change.
Where did Lumnay go at the end of the story?
As the story goes, Lumnay went on her way to be at the dance. But, as soon as she saw “the flaming brightness of the bonfire”, she relented. Instead she went to “the new clearing of beans which Awiyao and she started to make only four moons before”. There, Wedding Dance ends.
What does the wedding dance represent?
The first dance between the bride and groom is the most awaited moment for the newly wed as well as the guests. It shows the love and unity between the new couple. The way of dancing, expression and the dancing steps reveal the harmony between the bride and groom. It is an expression of their unending love.
How does awiyao invite lumnay to the traditional wedding dance?
On the night of the wedding, Awiyao goes to his and Lumnay’s house to personally invite her to the traditional wedding dance. However, Lumnay, the best dancer in the entire tribe, refuses to go.
Why did awiyao and lumnay have to separate?
On the night of the wedding, Awiyao goes to his and Lumnay’s house to personally invite her to the traditional wedding dance. However, Lumnay, the best dancer in the entire tribe, refuses to go. Then, during their conversation, it is revealed that both of them still love each other, but because of their tribe’s custom, they have to separate.
What happened on the night of awiyao and madulimay’s wedding?
On the night of the wedding of Awiyao and Madulimay, Awiyao went to his and Lumnay’s house where they used to live to personally invite his ex wife to join the dance but Lumnay refuses to join. Lumnay is the best dancer in their tribe.
Why does awiyao feel the need to marry again?
In spite of being in love with his wife, Awiyao feels the need to marry again to have a son. At his second marriage celebration, Awiyao goes to check on Lumnay, knowing she is upset. Awiyao thought the answer to Lumnay’s sorrow would be to have her join the other women during the wedding dance. Lumnay was in fact at his wedding, but left.
